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Mary Kom says she feels embarrassed for not being able to help Manipur on Bigg Boss 20
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 09:31 AM
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During her appearance on Bigg Boss 20, Olympic boxer Mary Kom said she feels embarrassed for being unable to assist her home state of Manipur amid its ongoing challenges.
Mary Kom, the five‑time world champion boxer, appeared as a contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss 20, which is currently being aired on Colors TV.
In a conversation with fellow housemates, she expressed personal disappointment, saying she feels embarrassed for not being able to provide assistance to Manipur, the state where she was born and where she continues to have strong emotional ties.
Kom did not elaborate on the specific nature of the assistance she wishes to render, but her remarks reflect the ongoing humanitarian concerns in Manipur, which has been grappling with unrest and natural‑disaster impacts in recent months.
The statement has drawn attention on social media, with many fans praising her empathy while others urged the government and NGOs to address the state's needs.
In a conversation with fellow housemates, she expressed personal disappointment, saying she feels embarrassed for not being able to provide assistance to Manipur, the state where she was born and where she continues to have strong emotional ties.
Kom did not elaborate on the specific nature of the assistance she wishes to render, but her remarks reflect the ongoing humanitarian concerns in Manipur, which has been grappling with unrest and natural‑disaster impacts in recent months.
The statement has drawn attention on social media, with many fans praising her empathy while others urged the government and NGOs to address the state's needs.