
Manipur CM offers job, ₹75 lakh reward to hockey player
The Hindu
Biren congratulates Nilakanta Sharma as Imphal celebrates victory
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren on Thursday said a suitable State government job and a cash reward of ₹75 lakh would be given to hockey player Nilakanta Sharma from the State, who was part of the Olympics bronze winning Indian team. Mr. Biren congratulated Mr. Sharma soon after the match in Tokyo. When asked by the Chief Minister, Mr. Sharma said he is working in the Railways as ticket collector. Mr. Biren told him that he need not have to work as ticket collector any more. Asked what kind of job he would prefer, the hockey player said he would accept any post given to him by the State government. His fans and friends said a post of Deputy Superintendent of Police should be given to Mr. Sharma.More Related News