Ashangbam Minaketan Singh
1906–1995writer (1906-1995)
writer
Elangbam Nilakanta Singh
1927–2000, born Imphal, writes in Meitei, writer, poet
Elangbam Nilakanta Singh (1927–2000) was an Indian poet and critic, considered by many as one of the pioneers of modern Meitei literature. A recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1987, Nilakanta Singh was honored by the Government of India, in 2000, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.
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Awards
| Sahitya Akademi Award in Meitei |
Elsewhere
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