Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 22 2009:
The Centre for Alternative Discourse, Manipur has organized a memorial function of Dr Kishan at JN Dance Academy Hall today.
Various academicians from all corner of the state discussed his lifetime contributions and also paid honour to Dr Kishan by offering floral tribute to his photo.
Various resource persons praised the writings of Dr Kishan on various topic including economy, politics, history and culture of Manipur in the Journal, "Alternative Perspectives".
A book, "Alternative Perspectives: Look East Policy and India's Manipur" published by CAD was released by wife of late Dr Kishan, Th Romita in the function today.
She also presented the laptop computer once used by Dr Kishan to the Editor of Alternative Perspectives, Konthoujam Indrakumar.
Speaking on the occasion, Lecturer of DM College of Arts, Department of English, Shantikumar said apart form being a good lecture, Dr Kishan was also a dreamer of a society free from suppression and discrimination.
He also said that demise of such an influential person is a great loss of the community.
Editor of Alternative Perspectives, Konthoujam Indrakumar also declared that starting from the next year; Kishan Memorial Award will be given to persons who work for the reformation of society.