KRUM congratulates Mary Kom
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 24 2016:
The Komrem Union, Manipur (NEI) has extended heartiest congratulation to MC Mary Kom on her being nominated as a Rajya Sabha Member.
In a statement, KRUM expressed optimism that Mary Kom will become a bridge between the Kom community � which remained unrepresented since long time � and the Govt of India and Manipur.
KRUM also conveyed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his deep concern for the micro-minority tribes of NE India by nominating Mary Kom in the Rajya Sabha without any political consideration.
The Komrem tribes will pray to the Almighty to grant good health, strength, wisdom and longevity of his tenure, it said.
KRUM further expressed firm belief that microscopic minority communities will be protected and their progress, development and participation in the nation making process will be ensured under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Meanwhile, saying that it is a proud moment for the people of Manipur as boxer Mary Kom got nominated in the Rajya Sabha, spokesperson of BJP Manipur Pradesh, M Hemanta Singh said, "nominated Rajya Sabha member Mary Kom is fit for holding the post of Union Sports Minister" .
In a statement, the BJP spokesperson said that there is no guarantee that Mary Kom will not be made the Union Sports Minister in case the incumbent Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the BJP Chief Ministerial candidate for Assam, vacates his post.
He further said that Mary Kom is preparing for the upcoming Rio world Olympic.
She will represent India in the Olympic and as an MP.