Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 11:
Phungyar Block Congress Committee today hosted a reception function at Tribal Research Institute (Adim Jati), Chingmeirong in honour of senior Congress leader Rishang Keishing who has been elected Rajya Sabha member for the second time.
Speaking at the occasion, Rishang Keishing expressed desire for the senior Congressmen to come together and discuss the problems confronting the State today.
'We want unity.
So lets see whether we can work together once more', he said, adding that the problems afflicting the State today can be solved only when there is unity.
Former Chief Minister RK Dorendro described Rishang Keishing as the 'Grand old man of Manipur politics' and said that the integrity of Manipur would remain intact as long as Rishang Keishing is alive.
Former Chief Minister Wahengbam Nipamacha, MP Dr Meinya, Speaker Dr Budhichandra TD Minister DD Thaisii, MLA Surchandra, MLA Nandakumar, MLA Thoirii, MLA Dr Borajao, MLA Brajabidhu, MLA Khangthuannang, MLA M Oken, MLA T Mangibabu, MLA Th Nandakishore, MLA Kunjeshore, MLA Hellauddin Khan, Chairperson of Manipur Human Rights Commission W A Shishak were among other who were present at the reception.