IMPHAL, July 6: A two-minute silence was observed by Members of the House during the seventh sitting of the 11th Session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly today, as a mark of condolence to the sudden demise of ex-Minister of State (MoS) In-Charge of IFCD Seikholal who breathed his last on July 4.
Saikholal was elected from Chandel (ST) Assembly Constituency in 1980 and became a House Member.
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh who is also the Leader of the House while making Obituary Reference to the late Seikholal recalled that the deceased ex-Minister was born on July 17, 1939 at Tuilok village in Chandel district.
He said that Seikholal retired from his government job in 1960 and since then actively took part in social works.
Seikholal was an active Congress member during 1960-62. Besides contributing towards Bharat Kishan Samaj, Gangte Tribe Tribal Union and Tengnoupal District Demand Committee, he was elected as Commissioner of Sugunu Small Town Committee in 1978, the CM added.
Acknowledging that Seikholal was a dedicated political leader who always worked for betterment of the people, Ibobi expressed that he shares grief of the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace in the heavenly abode.
Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly Th Lokeshwar who presides over the House session also made Obituary Reference to the passing away of Seikholal.