Ningombam Bupenda Meitei

Ningombam Bupenda Meitei (born 6 April 1987) is an Indian writer, essayist and poet in English and Meitei languages.

Early life Ningombam Bupenda Meitei was born in Imphal, Manipur to the descendant of Maharaja Kullachandra of Manipur whose royal throne was recognised by the Viceroy of India, Lord Lansdowne. He went to Sainik School Imphal and St. Stephen's College, Delhi, University of Delhi.

Career He taught philosophy at Hindu College, University of Delhi. He also taught physics and mathematics in Dehradun as a school teacher. He has composed many poems besides writing in philosophy and philosophy of physics. He is a member of International Network in Biolinguistics in which Prof. Noam Chomsky is also a member.

The Nehruvian He founded The Nehruvian on the birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi, 19 November 2015, in Imphal, Manipur. The Nehruvian aims to spread the philosophy of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of an independent India.

Political career He joined Indian National Congress as chairperson, Social Media and Spokesperson of the party in Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee. Subsequently, Congress President Rahul Gandhi appointed him as Regional Coordinator and asked him to look after the affairs of All India Fishermen Congress under All India Congress Committee in the eight states of North Eastern region of India. Presently, he is the party's spokesperson and media panellist in Manipur.