Condolence keeps pouring for MK Binodini
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 19, 2011:
Manipur Governor, Gurbachan Jagat condoled over the demise of Maharajkumari Binodini daughter of late Maharaj Churachand Singh.
In a message, Governor Gurbachan Jagat said that her existence was a source of great strength and inspiration for the people of the state.
MK Binodini was the corner stone of the edifice of the Manipuri cultural structure of the last many decades.
She began her unique journey by becoming the first female graduate of Manipur and then by contributing to the Manipuri literature under the influence of the one and only Rabindranath Tagore.
MK Binodini was the fountain head of inspiration for the younger generations of writers and artistes in other fields.
Expressing his hope that she will continue to be a beacon of light and hope for the future generations, Gurbachan Jagat said that MK Binodini was deeply committed to the people of Manipur and had an abiding affection for them which led her to become a social activist and make lasting contributions to the development of Manipuri society.
Gurbachan Jagat said that Binodini was the face of Manipuri culture and elegance for the rest of India and the world and she will continue to be so in the future.
Her passing away has created a void in the cultural and social scene of the state and the country which will be difficult to fill.
Offering condolences to the departed soul, Gurbachan Jagat shared the loss and sorrow of her family members and prayed that her soul may rest in peace.
President, Manipur People's Party (MPP), Dr Nimaichand Luwang condoled over the demise of MK Binodini.
In his message, Dr Nimaichand Luwang said that MK Binodini was an eminent writer of the Manipuri literature.
He said that her death was a great loss for the people of the state.
The Manipuri Assembly Assam, Senior Citizens for Society Nagamapal, All Manipur Film Producers' Association, All Manipur Petroleum Tankers Drivers' Union, Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN), Cine Artistes and Technician Association Manipur, Manipur State Kala Akademi, Manipur Equestrian Association, Huyen Lallong Manipur Thang-Ta Cultural Association, Manipur State Commision for Women, Writers Club Manipur, All Manipur Film Producers' Association, Manipur Film Development Corporation, Tarahei Muslim Women Welfare Association, SACH and Writers' Forum Imphal also condoled over the demise of Imashi MK Binodini.