Pradip Kumar hails GoM for providing job
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 12 2014 :
Body builder Pradip Khumar who won bronze medal in Mr.World Body Building Championship has appreciated the gesture of Government of Manipur in understanding his problems and providing a suitable job to him.
Speaking to media in this connection at his residence here today, Pradip Kumar, who is suffering from HIV/AIDS, said "I would like to thank everyone who have helped me in reaching to this position especially Government of Manipur for providing a suitable job" .
He continued, "I must be the first person living with HIV/AIDS in Manipur who has got a job following a cabinet decision.
Providing job to person like me clearly indicates that the stigma and discrimination against living with HIV/AIDS no more exist in the state" .