Assembly begins with obituary reference
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 02 2023:
The 3rd session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly commenced on Thursday with obituary reference to 5 members and 2 secretaries of the Manipur Legislative Assembly who passed away recently.
At the beginning of the session, members of the House observed two minutes' silence as a mark of respect to five former MLAs and two secretaries of the Manipur Legislative Assembly who passed away in recent months.
Following an obituary reference moved by Speaker Th Satyabrata, the House paid obituary reference to former MLAs namely Moirangthem Ibohal (erstwhile Sagolmang AC), Ibomcha Sapam (Wangjing Tentha), Th Bira Singh (Nambol), E Biramani (Hiyanglam) and Chandam Manihar Singh (Khurai), and IS Laishram (former secretary) and RK Chinglensana (former Secretary-Technical).
Addressing the House, chief minister N Biren recalled the contributions of the departed former law makers and bureaucrats and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families.
Opposition leader MLA Okram Ibobi Singh, while extending condolences to the bereaved families, also shared his experiences with the late members.
The obituary reference was also participated by CAF&PD and PHE minister L Susindro Meitei, Moirang MLA Th Shanti, Wangjing Tentha MLA Paonam Bro jen, Hiyanglam MLA Y Radheshyam and Khundrakpam MLA Th Lokeshwor.