Ibobi cancels London trip
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 26, 2012:
Chief Minister O Ibobi who was preparing to visit London and cheer the State players participating in the London Olympics has aborted his plan in view of the drought like situation prevailing in the State.
Information received from the Chief Minister's office said that the Chief Minister was planning to leave Imphal for London on July 23 to watch and cheer the State players participating in the world's biggest sporting event.
Preparations for the Chief Minister's London visit was almost complete but the plan was aborted on account of the problems being faced by farmers due to scanty rainfall.
Notably, five Manipur players namely MC Mary Kom (Boxing), L Devendro (Boxing), Ng Soniya (Weight-lifting), L Bombayla (Archery) and Kothajit (Hockey) are participating in the London Olympics which is starting tomorrow.
The Chief Minister's aborted plan also included a brief stay at Singapore to study directly if the State can learn anything from Singapore.