14th death anniversary of BJP Manipur founder president observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 02 2024:
Laimayum Raghumani Sharma Charitable Trust hosted the 14th death anniversary of Late Laimayum Raghumani Sharma founder, president, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Manipur at Shree Shree Krishnachandrajeu Mandhop, Khwai Brahmapur Nagamapal, Laimayum Leirak today.
The death anniversary ceremony was graced by Adhikarimayum Sarda Devi, president, BJP Manipur as the chief guest; BJP Manipur senior members Ningombam Ibohal Singh as the functional president; Khwairakpam Raghumani, MLA Uripok Assembly Constituency; Thokchom Yumjao Singh, former president, BJP Manipur and Laishram Jatra Singh, Pracharak, RSS Manipur Prant as the guests of honour.
The gathering paid a floral tribute on the portrait of Late Laimayum Raghumani Sharma led by A Sarda Devi.
Speaking as the chief guest, A Sarda Devi highlighted how the late founder poured his heart and soul into working for the party.
Late Laimayum Raghumani Sharma will be remembered as long as BJP Manipur exists, she added.
She also pointed out that Thokchom Yumjao from Uripok is also one of the five people who helped found the BJP Manipur Pradesh.
When she achieved victory at the 1995 local body election and began serving the public under Imphal Municipal Council, Laimayum Raghumani Sharma was one of her mentors who taught her many important lessons as she ventured into the field of politics, she shared.
The BJP Manipur president also added that Late Laimayum Raghumani consistently worked for the betterment of the people throughout his life and till his dying breath at Keilan Ashram at Silchar, Assam.
Stating that he is collectively recognized as the founder of BJP Manipur, A Sarda also offered prayers to the Almighty to grant strength to the deceased's family and urged people to follow the path of Late Laimayum Raghumani Sharma.