State BJP hails Mary Kom's nomination
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 23 2016 :
The nomi-nation of boxer Mary Kom to the Rajya Sabha is a matter of pride for the State, BJP Manipur Pradesh president Th Chaoba has stated.
A felicitation programme which would be exclusive to women would be organised soon in honour of Mary Kom, he said.
Speaking to media persons in a press meet held at BJP Manipur Pradesh office at Nityaipat Chuthek today, Thounaojam Chaoba said the nomination of Olympic medallist MC Mary Kom as a Rajya Sabha MP by the Central Government is a matter of pride for the entire North East.
Mary Kom would be the first woman MP from North East.
The BJP Manipur unit president lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National president Amit Shah stating that the move is the greatest example of transforming Government of India's Act East Policy into a reality.
It is a testimony of the Narendra Modi Government's commitment to fulfil its promises, he stated.
The move would prove to be a morale booster for all women of the region, he added.
Mary Kom is presently out of station.
The BJP State unit intends to felicitate the boxer with a small programme dedicated to all women as soon as she returns.
Commenting on the recent unrest at Bishnupur district during ration card distribution, Chaoba said distribution of food grains to card holders under Food Security Act should be done by local bodies.
No MLA has any autho- rity to intervene in the matter.
He urged the concerned authority to take serious steps concerning the matter.
The BJP State Unit will file a PIL at the High Court against the MLA involved in the clash at Bishnupur, he added.
BJP Manipur Pradesh legislature leader Kh Joykishan, in a statement, has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for nominating MC Mary Kom as a Rajya Sabha member.
The move by the BJP led Government has testified BJP's concern for Manipur, he stated.