DIPHU, Aug 21: The Volongkom Aji branch of the Karbi Lammet Amei (KLA) conducted the 2nd Annual Poets’ Meet or the “Hini Angdeng Ningkan Asek Hirbang Amei” at their own office in Volongkom Aji.
At 8 AM, the branch president Ronjit Terang hoisted the KLA flag, then Kehai Timung led a commemoration session. This was followed by the main session, where the branch secretary Mongal Sing Teron introduced and welcomed the guests.
The chief guest of the event was KAAC EM Madhuram Lekthe, while KLA general secretary Liladhar Teron attended as guest of honour. Other notable attendees were writer Joysing Tokbi, poet Romen Engti, adviser Dhansing Terang, Bakalia Municipal Board chairman Hemsing Teron, social worker Phuding Terang, Ex. MAC Ramsing Timung, eminent personalities including Keshob Terang, Debeswar Singnar, Nihang Longri KLA president Ramsing Terang, Bina Kropi, Langpher KCS zone president Premeswor Engti, mouzadar Khorsing Terang, and others.
Adviser Dhansing Terang inaugurated the poem recitation session and the Kt. Durgeswar Senar Day.
The KLA Volongkom Aji branch today felicitated former MAC Ramsing Timung and social worker Keshob Terang for their immense contribution in the field of culture and literature. They also felicitated the students securing letter marks in MIL Karbi subjects in this year’s HSLC and HSSLC exams.
A new Karbi song, written by poet and KLA Volongkom Aji branch organising secretary Rohon Bey – titled “Nepi Karbi Anglong” was released in the programme.
Poem recitation competitions and recitation by invited poets were also conducted during the event.