19/12/2025
Renowned Mundhum Scholar Til Bikram Nembang Bairagi Kaila Delivers Lecture on Limboo Language and Literature
Gangtok, 18 December : Renowned dimensional poet and eminent Mundhum scholar from Nepal, Til Bikram Nembang (Bairagi Kaila) delivered an insightful lecture on Limboo language, Mundhum and literature at Limbu Bhawan, DPH, Gangtok, on Wednesday. The programme was organised by the Sukhim Yakthung Sapsok Songcumbho (SYSS).
During his address, Kaila lauded the significant contributions of the Sikkimese Limboo community in the preservation, development, and promotion of Limboo language and literature across various domains, including education, research, and creative writing. He emphasised that although differences exist in language usage among speakers, such sensitive issues related to language and literature should be resolved through dialogue, mutual understanding, and academic discourse, rather than legal means, which may not provide constructive solutions.
Sharing his personal experiences, the scholar reflected on his lifelong engagement with Mundhum studies, linguistic research, and literary pursuits, encouraging students, researchers, and language practitioners to uphold their linguistic heritage with pride and scholarly responsibility.
The programme was attended by several eminent personalities, including former Minister Birbal Limbu; retired Director General of Police Shri Om Hang Limboo retired Secretary and Chairperson of the Sikkim State Teachers Recruitment Board, Smt Vidhya Limboo,retired Secretary and former SPSC Chairman S. B. Limboo,Principal Chief Engineer Suk Bir Limboo and Prof. Dr Bhim S***a of Hyderabad University.
Also present were executive body members of SYSS, Assistant Professors, Limboo language teachers, noted literary figures, and Limbu students from Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College, Tadong, and Kanchenjunga State University, Sikkim.
The event concluded with an interactive session, reinforcing a shared commitment to the preservation, promotion, and enrichment of the Limboo language, Mundhum, and literary heritage for future generations.
