BJP delegation fetes Mirabai Chanu
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 30 2021:
Mirabai's name will forever remain etched in history of women empowerment: Sharda
A team of BJP Manipur Pradesh led by its president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi felicitated Saikhom Mirabai Chanu on winning the silver medal in weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics.
A Sharda felicitated Mirabai at the latter's residence in Nongpok Kakching on Friday after returning from a two-day visit to Delhi on Thursday.
The president presented the Olympian with a portrait of Sagol Kangjei in the presence of BJP state general secretary L Deven, P Premananda and others.
Speaking on the occasion, Sharda expressed that Mirabai's win in the Olympics will forever remain as a mark of her contribution to women empowerment, which is a moment of pride for the state and the country.
She then prayed for Mirabai to win a gold medal in the next games, while assuring of extending all possible help to the Olympian with regard to her training needs.
"Mirabai has shown that Manipur is overflowing with talented individuals", she said and also wished for boxer Mary Kom to win big in all the future games.
The president then said that the ongoing "Cheer for India" campaign also played a huge role in helping Mirabai bag the medal in the Olympics.