Chief Minister attends last rites of Maipak
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 21 2023: Chief Minister N Biren Singh today attended the cremation ceremony of bodybuilder Late Nongthombam Maipak Singh and paid his deepest respect to the departed soul.

Taking to social media, he shared, "Attended the cremation of Late Shri Nongthombam Maipak and paid my deepest respects.

Late Shri Nongthombam Maipak holds a special place among the iconic figures of Manipur.

He has been a major inspiration among the youths in the field of bodybuilding and shall continue to inspire the upcoming generations.

I pray for the departed soul to rest in peace in heavenly abode.

I further extend my sincere condolences to his family & followers" .

Chief Minister attends last rites of Maipak

In another post condoling the death of Maipak, the CM wrote, "My heartfelt condolences on the demise of Nongthombam Maipak, the Son of Manipur.

His achievements as Mr India 1970 and as Mr Universe 1971 participant brought pride and left an indelible mark on our State.

May his legacy inspire generations to come and may his soul find eternal peace" .

Nongthombam Maipak Singh, born on June 12, 1935, in Uripok, Imphal, popularly known as 'Maipak, Son of Manipur' and fondly called 'Oja Maipak' by bodybuilders of Manipur passed away at RIMS ICU on Monday after battling with illness.

He was 88 .

Being a bodybuilder, Nongthombam Maipak Singh was crowned Mr India in 1970 and participated in the Mr Universe competition in 1971 .

His accomplishments brought immense pride to Manipur and served as a source of inspiration for aspiring bodybuilders.

Condolences have poured in from bodybuilding associations today.

The demise of Nongthombam Maipak is an irreparable loss to the bodybuilding and athletic fraternity of the State and the country, said Manipur Amateur Body Builders' Association (MABBA) in a statement.

The executive and active members of MABBA today convened a condolence meeting and observed two minute silence as a mark of respect to one of the bodybuilding pioneers of the State, it said.

The association also prayed for his soul to rest in peace.

All Manipur Body Builders Association (AMBBA), also mourned the demise of the late bodybuilder who was crowned Mr India in 1970 and went on to represent India at the Mr Universe competition of 1971 hosted by France in Paris.

Members of the association gathered for a condolence meeting today at the association office at Khuman Lampak.

Manipur State Council, Communist Party of India visited the residence of late Nongthombam Maipak at Uripok DC Road to convey their deepest condolences to the bereaved family.

The MSC/CPI team was led by State secretary L Thoiren and assistant secretary M Joykumar and N Singhajit.

(With inputs from NE Live) .