Mirabai Chanu to be rewarded Rs 1 lakh
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 24 2021:
Khuraijam Loken, who was fielded as a candidate of National People's Party (NPP) in the last by-election to Wangoi AC, announced a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh for Saikhom Mirabai Cha-nu in appreciation of her winning a silver medal in weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics 2020 .
Speaking to TPC on Saturday, Kh Loken stated that S Mirabai is a daughter of Manipur and she has brought great honour to the nation as well as the state.
Her remarkable feat has made the state infinitely proud to say that she is a Manipuri woman, he said.
Hence, to encourage her and inspire the coming generations to follow her footsteps Mirabai will be rewarded, Loken added.