"Always loved working for people...": Manipur BJP Chief Sharda Devi in Delhi after winning Rajya Sabha seat
New Delhi, June 21
Manipur BJP President Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi on Sunday expressed her gratitude and emphasised her commitment to serving the interests of her home state, after being elected unopposed to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the state.
She was in the national capital to complete the formalities and submissions for the Rajya Sabha.
"I realise that I have been given a huge responsibility and an opportunity to work for everyone. Starting tomorrow, I will handle the necessary formalities and submissions for the Rajya Sabha. I will meet everyone as the process unfolds. I have always loved working for the people since childhood. I was entrusted with the major responsibility of overseeing the organisation, and now I have the opportunity to sit within the decision-making body and work for my state alongside everyone else," she said.
Earlier today, Sharda Devi received a warm welcome from party workers as she arrived in the national capital.
She was elected unopposed to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the state on June 11.
After being elected, Sharda Devi told reporters, "After becoming a member of Raj Sabha, I will work for the welfare of the people of Manipur."
The biennial Rajya Sabha elections were held on June 18 for two seats in Jharkhand and four seats each in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, three seats each in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, and one seat each in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur and Meghalaya.
The elections were announced as the terms of four Rajya Sabha members--BJP's Iranna Kadadi and Narayana Koragappa, Mallikarjun Kharge, and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda of the JD(S)--set to expire on June 25.
— ANI
Reader Comments
"Always loved working for the people" - let's see some real action on ground. Manipur needs development, not just speeches. But I'll keep an open mind. Welcome to Rajya Sabha, ma'am.
As someone from outside India, I find this inspiring. India's democracy truly reaches every corner. Wishing Sharda Devi all the best in her new role. The North East is so vital for national integration! 🌏
Congratulations to Sharda ji! It's good that a local leader from Manipur is going to Rajya Sabha. But I hope she raises issues like the ethnic tensions and unemployment there, not just party lines. Time will tell.
Finally a woman leader from Manipur in the upper house! This is a proud moment for women in politics. I just hope she uses her position to improve education and healthcare in the state. The road ahead is long. 😊
Elected unopposed—that's rare in Indian politics these days. It shows cross-party support or lack of serious opposition. Either way, I'm curious to see how she balances party duties with state interests. Best wishes!
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