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Manipur chief minister N Biren singh handing over a cheque to Mandakini Takhellambam in Imphal on Saturday.[/caption]
Our Correspondent
Imphal, Dec. 15 (EMN): Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh on Saturday handed cash reward of INR 10 lakh to Manipur’s singer Mandakini Takhellambam, a visually impaired singer in recognition of her participation and outstanding performance at Zee TV’s Sa Re Ga Ma singing reality show at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Imphal.
The occasion turned out to be a momentous one for Mandakini as it was organised before a huge crowd gathered coinciding with Meeyamgi Numit and Hill Leaders’ Day programme.
The Meeyamgi Numit and Hill Leaders’ Day was organised by the State Government on 15th and 10th of every month since May last year to address the grievances of the public.
Congratulating Mandakini for her performance that could secure a place in Top-11 of the popular TV reality show and win millions of heart all over the country and the world, Biren observed that hard work, struggle and hard-earned achievements should always be acknowledged and encouraged. Lauding Mandakini for making Manipur more popular, he also extended his best wishes for her future life and career.
The chief minister also expressed gratitude to council of ministers and MLAs for showing willingness and interest when he brought up the matter about the rewarding for Mandakini.
Mandakini thanked the chief minister for his support and encouragement. She said that it was a huge pride and joy that she was the only contestant, who received support from the chief minister.