Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 19 2009:
Commemorating the 92nd birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi, Qaumi Ekta Divas was observed under the aegis of Manipur Press Sarvdharm Qaumi Ekta Committee at Shumang Leela Shanglen here today.
MLA I Hemochandra and president of Manipur Pradesh Sarvdharm Qaumi Ekta Committee L Surchandra were respectively the chief guest and the functional president of the observance.
Chairperson of Manipur Women Development Corporation AK Mirabai Devi, Mahila Observer of Akhil Bharatiya Sarvdharm Qaumi Ekta Samiti, North East Deepa Hazari and founder of Manipur Pradesh Sarvdharm Qaumi Ekta Committee L Ibetombi were also present at the occasion as guests of honour.
The 92nd birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi was also observed by the Ukhrul District Mahila Congress Committee (UDMCC) at its Phungreitang premises today.
UDMCC president Achui Shimrah led in lighting the candle and offering floral tributes to the photograph of the first women Prime Minister of India.
Kishan Khet Ukhrul district president Somi Sareo and ex-candidate of 44 Ukhrul A/C AS Shimreiyo were also present among other Congress workers and members of Mahila Congress at the occasion.
MLA Hemochandra: MLA I Hemochandra has been appointed as the chairman of Committee of Privileges and Ethics for the year 20-09-10 until a new Deputy Speaker is elected.
Secretary of Manipur Legislative Assembly Th Megha Raj Singh had issued a notification in this regard on November 16 .