Assembly Session begins with obituary remarks
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 28 2015 :
The two-day session of 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly began on Friday with obituary remarks on the death of former President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and former Kakching MLA Kh Irabot.
Chief Minister O Ibobi, who is also the House leader, stated that Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was one of the prominent international figures.
The former President was also an eminent scientist, he said.
The death of Dr Kalam is a great loss to the nation, Ibobi said and noted that the former leader received several national and international awards during his lifetime.
On the demise of Kh Irabot, the Chief Minister stated that the former Kakching constituency MLA was a man of integrity and a bold leader who took up many works for the welfare of the people.
He stated that the death of Irabot has left an irreparable void.
Assembly Speaker Th Lokeshwar, MLAs Y Surchandra, Dr I Ibohalbi, Dr Ng Bijoy, P Brojen and L Ibomcha also joined the Chief Minister in giving the obituary remarks in the House.