Coordinating Body, Khurai appeals Leishemba Sanajaoba to only remain humbly as a king
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 18 2020:
Appealing Leishemba Sanajaoba to remain humbly as the titular king, Coordinating Body, Khurai has asserted that he should let go of his title if he is not willing to revoke his decision to contest the Rajya Sabha election, before March 26.Speaking to media persons at its office in Khurai Lamlong Thongkhong today, the body's assistant coordinator Moirangthem Loya Meitei said that a king should not be taking orders from others.
He continued that if he wishes to contest the election then he should do it without any title.
Anyone can become an MP but not anyone can become a king, he said while adding that the title of a king is not a post given by the Government.
A king is the leader of culture, tradition and customs of a place, he said while urging the titular king to understand the sentiments of the people.
He further appealed to the king to change his stance.