Saroj Nalini remembered, tributes paid

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Imphal, January 03 2014 : The fifth death anniversary of Arambam Saroj Nalini Paratt, known for her first English translation of Cheitharol Kumbaba was held today at Manipur Press Club here under the aegis of the Patriotic Writers’ Forum, Manipur.

The anniversary function was graced by Patriotic Writers’ Forum Manipur president Prof Jodha Chandra Sanasam, former presidents Sagolsem Indrakumar and Soubam Tomba Luwang as presidium members.

Educationist cum journalist Khelmani Kangabam gave a summary of the works of late Arambam Saroj Nalini Paratt.

Saroj Nalini remembered, tributes paid

Acknowledging the contribution of the late writer in narrating the ancient history of Manipur to the outside world, Khelmani highlighted the need for scholars to do research works and document the life story and exploits of Saroj Nalini.

He further hailed the late scholar as a successful daughter of the soil.

Referring to Saroj Nalini’s another well known book “Empress Vs Tikendrajit: Anglo-Manipur Conflict of 1891″, Soubam Tomba Luwang remarked that the late scholar’s contribution is no mean achievement in spite of being a woman and an NRI.

What Saroj Nalini did is a matter of pride for all the Manipuris, he asserted.

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