Many tune in to centennial episode of Mann Ki Baat
Source: The Sangai Express

Kpi/Thb/Bpr, April 30 2023: Textiles, Commerce and Industry and Cooperation Minister Nemcha Kipgen, local MLA of Kangpokpi AC along with multi-talented Manipuri actress Soma Laishram joined the people of Kangpokpi Assembly Constituency in tuning in to the historic centennial edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' at Kangpokpi district headquarters today.

All 42 polling booths under Kangpokpi Assembly Constituency tuned in to the broadcast under the aegis of BJP Kangpokpi Mandal as instructed and supervised by MLA Nemcha Kipgen.

The main event of the screening of PM's 'Mann Ki Baat' was held at the Minister residence El-Shaddai, the Blessed Home at Kangpokpi District Headquarters.

Hundreds of people from various communities in the town including students as well as Minister Nemcha Kipgen, actress Soma Laishram, BJP Kangpokpi Mandal leaders and Karyakartas tuned in to the PM's flagship address at 11 am.

Many tune in to centennial episode of Mann Ki Baat

Soma Laishram led the gathering in shouting slogans such as "Mann Ki Baat, Mann Ki Baat", "Modiji Zindabad" etc.

On the occasion, Minister Nemcha Kipgen said that the 'Mann Ki Baat' program is a reflection of Maan Ki Baat of crores of Indians while adding that it is an expression of their feeling.

She also conveyed her heartfelt gratitude to Soma Laishram for joining the people of Kangpokpi AC in listening to the broadcast.

Soma Laishram expressed her happiness by saying "Today is very special and memorable for me as on my maiden visit to this colorful town, I can also listen to the historic centennial episode of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat with the diverse communities of the town" .

She then thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Mann Ki Baat initiative and for giving more courage and power to the people of the country.

She also mingled and interacted with the young students and took photos with the people taking part in the Mann Ki Baat screening.

Minister Nemcha Kipgen and Soma Laishram also visited the broadcast of Mann Ki Baat at the Conference Hall, ADC Sadar Hills organized by ST Morcha BJP Kangpokpi under the aegis of ST Morcha BJP Manipur Pradesh.

ADC Sadar Hills Caretaker Chairman, Haokholal Hangshing, ST Morcha BJP Kangpokpi president Lunseh Kipgen, and various leaders of ST Morcha BJP Manipur Pradesh, and Karyakartas apart from noted personalities attended the event.

Separately, at Bitiang Laphok village, Tamenglong a function was organised to celebrate the 100th Mann Ki Baat episode.

The event was graced by Rajya Sabha MP and titular king of Manipur Leishemba Sanajaoba as the chief guest.

He also distributed PMJAY cards to the villagers of Bitiang Laphok.

BJP Moirang Mandal also organised a listening session of the Prime Minister's 100th Mann Ki Baat episode at the residence of former Moirang MLA M Prithiviraj under Moirang AC polling 27/18 .

Following this, the former MLA distributed PMJAY cards to around 200 beneficiaries from Moirang Municipal Council Ward No 1 to 5 .

M Prithiviraj also commended Moirang girl Bidya Shanti who was reportedly featured in today's episode.