MLA, pradhan extend aid to activist
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 14 2022:
Langthabal MLA Karam Shyam and Nilakuthi GP pradhan Thongbam ongbi Rocksini on Tuesday provided cash assistance and essential commodities to the family of socio-cultural activist Rakesh Naorem, whose house was burnt down on the eve of Phase-11 election to the 12th Manipur legislative assembly.
As the MLA was participating in the swearing in ceremony, his son Karam Rupa alias Gulmeet handed over the assistance.
Interacting with the media, Rupa said that misusing of youth by candidates led to poll related violence, and Rakesh and his family are among the victims of such violence.
Though the victim family is living out side Langthabal AC, his father is extending assistance as part of his humanitarian service, Rupa said, while urging all to prevent recurrence of such incidents.