First Saikul Idol contest held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 06 2022:
The first Saikul Idol Grand Finale organised by Saikhul Idol Committee was held at Songpehjang village in Kangpokpi district on Saturday.
The idol contest comprising four rounds in total had 120 contestants in the first round out of which 40 were selected for the second round with the number trimmed to 20 in the third round and finally 10 shortlisted to vie for the top honours.
Thangkhanlen Haokip bagged the idol title carrying cash prize of Rs 1.50 lakh as Haolensang Vaiphei was adjudged the first runner-up and awarded Rs 1 lakh.
Kimnunthem Dimngel secured the third prize and Rs 50,000 cash award.
Consolation prize of Rs 10,000 each was also handed over to remaining seven finalists.
Among others, the grand finale was held in the presence of Saikul MLA Kimneo Hangsing.