Nepali Sahitya Parishad placates offended members, issues apology

GANGTOK, 18 May: The Nepali Sahitya Parishad, Sikkim, issued a clarification on why it included names of past office bearers in its scathing revelation on what was ailing the organization [financially], and while reiterating that these names were not included with any malafide intention, has apologized to the litterateurs for any hurt caused to them. The organization has also announced plans to make alternative arrangements for hosting of literary meets at the NSP Bhawan at Development Area now that the hall has been given out on rent to the National School of Drama for its theatre training centre. This renting out, it may be recalled, has been received with a series of condemnations from writers and politicians over the past one month.
In a press release issued today, the NSP has maintained that the names of individuals detailed in its earlier press release were included without any prejudice.
The Parishad has clarified that it had to include the names when demands were made to furnish details of the NSP and its financial condition.

The release maintains that the Parishad has always respected the contributions made by the individuals [past office bearers of the organization] and stresses that it will continue to hold them in high esteem for their literary contributions in the future as well.
The Parishad has issued clear apology to the offended section if their statements have hurt them or sullied their public image in any way.
The release further informs that a meeting of the Parishad held on 17 May also resolved to appeal to the littérateurs to issue statements only after gathering correct and factual details about the Parishad and the decisions of the present executive body.
The Parishad has also assured that a proper meeting hall will be made ready within a month at the organisation’s present office room in the Bhawan to organize all kinds of literary functions.
The meeting also resolved to launch a monthly literary meet keeping the sentiments of artists and litterateurs in mind.
Further, a general body meeting of the lifetime members and members of the Parishad will be held within a month to discuss the future prospects in detail, the release issued by Hemant Giri, publicity secretary of the Parishad informs.