Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu releases book ‘Oh Mizoram’ by Mizoram Guv Sreedharan Pillai

First Published: 19th December, 2020 21:15 IST

Vice-President of India M Venkaiah Naidu released a book of English poems by Mizoram Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai, titled ‘Oh Mizoram’. The book releasing function was held formally at the

Vice-President of India M Venkaiah Naidu released a book of English poems by Mizoram Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai, titled ‘Oh Mizoram’.

The book releasing function was held formally at the India International Centre, New Delhi on Friday. The function was presided over by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, wherein Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga was the notable speaker among others.

Virtually releasing the book, the Vice President praised the region for its pristine natural beauty and said that Mizoram’s colorful festivals, folk music, and energetic dance make Mizo society truly unique.

Often called as “Songbird of the East”, the Mizos are blessed with a natural talent for music, he said.

The Vice-President said the whole of North-East region presents a mosaic of diverse Indian culture with its more than 220 ethnic groups and an equal number of dialects.

In his speech, VP Naidu said Pillai was a multi-faceted person. “He is a successful lawyer, a former politician, an organizer par excellence, an orator, a prolific writer, a philanthropist, and a thinker.”

“I am amazed that despite his busy life, he has written 125 books in Malayalam and English on a variety of topics including politics, social and legal issues and poetry. The book being released, Oh, Mizoram is his first poetry collection in English,” he added.

Chief Minister Zoramthanga also congratulated Governor Pillai on his achievement of having written 125 books on subjects ranging from poetry to history, finance to politics, law to social commentary and satire, etc.

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Mizoram: Car loan fraud worth Rs 150 cr busted, 11 arrested

Jakir Hussain, who was an Area Manager of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. was the mastermind and had hatched the conspiracy along with his associates.

26th April 2024
Banner
African Swine Flu hits Mizoram, sale of pork in affected districts prohibited 

The Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department has directed the farmers to bury the dead pigs with lime powder.

23rd April 2024
Banner
Mizoram: Zokhawthar bridge closed due to LS polls, reopens

The closure of the bridge was implemented as part of security measures during the election period to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the elections.

21st April 2024
Banner
Mizoram LS polls: Urban apathy, lack of agendas, issues by political parties blamed for low turnout

Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dr. H. Lianzela spoke exclusively to Northeast Live and pointed out several aspects that have affected voting

20th April 2024
Banner
Polling for 15 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Northeast underway, 96 candidates in fray

As many as 35 candidates are in the fray in Assam, 10 each in Manipur and Meghalaya, 14 each in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, 6 in Mizoram 4 in Tripura and 3 in Nagaland.

19th April 2024