Our Correspondent
Imphal, Jan. 6 (EMN): The 47th Foundation Day of Manipur Press Club was held on Thursday organised by the All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) at the club premises in Imphal.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Maharaj Leishemba Sanajaoba, President Wangkhemcha Shamjai of All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union and President Khogendra Khomdram of Editors’ Guild Manipur attended the programme.
Speaking on the occasion, Biren Singh said that the present government is marching forward with the support of the general public.
Highlighting the government’s initiatives taken up for the welfare of the journalists’ fraternity in the state, he appealed to the fraternity to discuss the present trend of Manipur, ‘its way forward and upcoming generation with experts comments on platforms of the media to make Manipur a better State’.
Later in a Facebook post, Biren Singh wrote, “Glad to attend the 47th Foundation Day Celebration of Manipur Press Club today along with Hon'ble MP Eningthou Leishemba Sanajaoba and senior journalists.Journalism is the fourth pillar and cornerstone of a healthy democracy, therefore it is our utmost responsibility to respect their sense of dedication and patriotism in lending voice to the voiceless.I will also do my best to ensure the welfare of the journalists and press fraternity in our State.”
In his speech, Rajya Sabha MP Maharaj Leishemba Sanajaoba lauded the role of media in developing the state and assured that he would extend necessary help for the welfare of the media fraternity.
AMWJU President Shamjai and EGM President Khogendra also spoke on the occasion. On account of a holiday for journalists on the occasion of the foundation day on Thursday, no newspapers will hit the stands on Jan. 7.