Joykisan extends monetary aid to journalists
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 12 2023:
Thangmeiband Assembly Constituency MLA Kh Joykisan has lauded journalists of the State for their invaluable contribution in the face of many hardships.
The MLA made the statement during a monetary aid initiative extended to two journalists, namely, Nameirakpam Bishorjit alias Taton, video journalist of Impact TV News and Soibam Milan, video editor, ISTV News.
Speaking in this connection, he highlighted the rote of journalists in a democracy while adding that the media is.the fourth pillar of democracy.
He further said that in recognition of the priceless contribution of journalists he had extended aid to journalists in their times of need even before his foray into the world of politics.
The MLA personally visited Nameirakpam Bishorjit and the family of Soibam Milan at their residences in Kwakeithel and Arapti Awang Leikai respectively.
It may be noted that due to an illness Nameirakpam Bishorjit is currently resting at home on his doctor's advice.
Meanwhile Soibam Milan has been undergoing treatment at Raj Medicity after meeting with a road accident on the night of January 9 .