Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 11 2010:
Recently elected Deputy Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly Th lokeshore was accorded a warm welcome at a public function held today at Saikul sub-divisional headquarters.
The reception programme of the Khundrakpam AC MLA was jointed hosted by Saikul units of Kuki Inpi and Kuki Students' Organisation at Saikul Kuki Inn.
The central idea of welcoming the MLA at the sub-divisional headquarters is based on the fact that administrative ambit of the sub-division covers some villages of Saikul, Khundrakpam and Karong assembly constituencies.
People within the sub-division are on the opinion that development of the comparatively backward area deserves to be ahead of others for there are three elected representatives to whom their grievances could be aired for redressal measures.
Among others highlight of the reception programme included presentation of traditional gifts to the Deputy Speaker.
On his part, Lokeshore assured his personal interest and initiation for development of both Khundrakpam and Saikul ACs.
Noting existence of mixed population at various pockets of Saikul and Khundrakpam ACs and pledging egalitarian development, the MLA also stressed on the need for unity and cooperation among the people to thwart agenda of destructive elements.