Manipur Writers Forum Honors Bangladeshi Author Amid PAP Restrictions
PAP curbs force Manipur writers’ forum to honour B’deshi author in Tripura
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The Patriotic Writers Forum (PAWF) of Manipur awarded the Dr Thiam Suresh Literary Award to AK Sheram, a Manipuri author from Bangladesh, in Agartala, Tripura. The event was relocated due to Protected Area Permit (PAP) restrictions preventing Sheram's entry into Imphal, highlighting ongoing access issues in Manipur.
- 01The award ceremony took place on Saturday in Agartala, Tripura, instead of Imphal, Manipur.
- 02Naoroi Bam Khamba Luyang, the PAWF leader, stated that PAP restrictions hindered the entry of foreign nationals into Imphal.
- 03AK Sheram is the president of the Bangladesh Manipuri Sahitya Parishad.
- 04The award honors the late Dr Thiam Suresh for his contributions to public welfare as a physician and author.
- 05The award was presented by Koram Shyam, a former minister and current MLA of Manipur.
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The Patriotic Writers Forum (PAWF) of Manipur held the Dr Thiam Suresh Literary Award ceremony in Agartala, Tripura, to honor AK Sheram, a Manipuri author from Bangladesh. The event took place on Saturday after being relocated from Imphal due to Protected Area Permit (PAP) restrictions that prevented Sheram from entering the city. Naoroi Bam Khamba Luyang, the PAWF leader, explained that the organization had planned the event well in advance and Sheram had obtained his visa to India. However, local authorities denied him access to Imphal, prompting the PAWF to collaborate with colleagues in Tripura to ensure the ceremony could still proceed. The award recognizes the significant contributions of the late Dr Thiam Suresh, who was a physician, researcher, author, and social worker committed to public welfare. The award was presented to Sheram by Koram Shyam, a former minister and current Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Manipur, in a simple ceremony that underscored the importance of honoring literary contributions despite logistical challenges.
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The relocation of the award ceremony highlights the ongoing challenges faced by cultural organizations in Manipur due to regulatory restrictions.
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