Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Friday announced a cash reward of Rs 15 lakh each for lifters Mirabai Chanu and Sanjita Chanu, who claimed gold medals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. Biren said that India and all sections of people in Manipur are proud of these two Manipuri girls. Mirabai Chanu on Thursday won the first gold for India at the Games with a power-packed performance in the women's 48 kilogram category.