Mirabai turns down offer of MPCC chief post
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 16 2012:
Elected MLA from Patsoi Assembly Constituency and Vice President of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) AK Mirabai reportedly turned down the offer for the post of MPCC President.
According to a reliable source, before leaving for Delhi, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh directed some of the MLAs who are close to him for sending feelers to Mirabai for taking up the post of MPCC President.
However, when the MLAs contacted Mirabai in this regard, the latter flatly refused the offer asserting that it would be more appropriate for her to become a Minister in view of the fact two women Congress candidates have been elected this time and there is the assurance for women quota in every aspect.
The source further informed that Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh had also told his close associates that MLA of Thanga A/C T Mangibabu and MLA of Saitu A/C TN Haokip may be considered for the post of MPCC chief.