Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 08 2009:
The proscribed Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) has joined the people of the state in sharing the joyous occasion on the winning of gold and silver medals respectively by MC Mary Kom and Laishram Sarita in the recently concluded 3rd Asian Indoor Games at Hannoi, Vietnam while also wishing them to bring more laurels for the state.
A statement issued by the publicity secretary of RPF, T Leishemba observed that the winning of the laurels by Mary Kom and L Sarita is not only promoting the state in the world, it has also infused new vigour in the revolutionary movement.
The performance of the state sportspersons at various international sports forums has obliged the world to observe from which place those talented sportspersons - representing India and wearing the national flag of India due to compelling circumstances for now - originated from, the statement noted.
The state sportspersons have promoted Manipur by defeating their competitors in various sporting fields and events.
It noted that some sportspersons of the state have struggled to stand on the winner's podium with tears and sweats.
Many sportspersons have been exploited by sports officials of India since long time back.
This is an indication of the colonial policy of India.
It noted that even at such worst time of subjugation, the state sportspersons would prove themselves with the spirit of perseverance inherited from their forefathers.
It noted that the sportspersons of the state have been kept under subjugation by the Indian sports authority knowing well that the world would rest its eye on Manipur if many talented sportspersons of the state are allowed to compete.
Hearing the good news of the winning of medals by Mary Kom and L Sarita has relieved the RPF and its armed wing the PLA though for a short while from the worries of the revolutionary war.
It also wished other sportspersons of the state to win more medals and laurels for the state.