Miss Bharat, 2013 Lina Chongloi feted in her native village
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Imphal, September 28 2013 :
Newly crowned Miss Bharat 2013 Lina Lamneilhing Chongloi was felicitated today at Haijang village in Sadar Hills, Senapati district.
Organised by the Haijang Youth Club, the auspicious ceremony took place at Brig.SK Sharma Playground, Haijang.
Lina also holds the title of Miss India North East 2013 .
Lina was crowned Miss Bharat 2013 at June 24 at Bhopal.
She arrived home on September 29 amidst pompous reception given at the Airport as well as at her native village.
On Saturday, to felicitate the beauty queen, a grand programme was organised where MLA Nemcha Kipgen and Chairman of ADC, Sadar Hills Haokholal Hangshing were the respective Chief Guest and Guest of Honour of the felicitation programme.
MLA Nemcha Kipgen speaking on the occasion expressed her happiness to learn of such an achievement from the remotest area where transportation and living is difficult.
She promised to improve it by constructing the road and a bridge from connecting Haijang and Kangpokpi.
She appealed to all underground organizations to abstain from making any demands.
On being felicitated, Lina Lamneilhing greeting the audience at the ceremony gave all the credits of her achievements to her parents who have supported her unceasingly in all her feats.
She thanked the student organizations and civil organizations for giving her such an opportunity to show her true self.
She also extended her sincere gratitude to all the media organizations which have made her known to the people.
Pursuing her studies at Presidency College with interest in fashion and modelling, Miss Lina pave the way for Haijang youths to explore modelling as a career, said Lunkholal Chongloi, Secretary of Haijang Youth Club.