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Mary Kom Says She Felt Helpless Over Manipur’s Safety During Bigg Boss 20 Appearance
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🗓 08 Sep 2026, 09:32 AM
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Olympic boxer Mary Kom expressed her sense of helplessness over the deteriorating safety situation in Manipur while speaking on the reality show Bigg Boss 20.
Olympic boxing champion Mary Kom appeared as a guest on the reality series Bigg Boss 20 and used the platform to comment on the worsening security climate in her home state of Manipur. She told the housemates that she feels powerless to safeguard the people of Manipur, describing herself as "helpless" in the face of ongoing violence.
The statement came amid a series of incidents that have raised concerns about law and order in the northeastern state, prompting civil society groups to demand stronger action from authorities.
Viewers took to social media to discuss the boxer’s remarks, debating the responsibility of public figures to highlight regional crises. No official response from the Manipur government was recorded at the time of reporting.
The statement came amid a series of incidents that have raised concerns about law and order in the northeastern state, prompting civil society groups to demand stronger action from authorities.
Viewers took to social media to discuss the boxer’s remarks, debating the responsibility of public figures to highlight regional crises. No official response from the Manipur government was recorded at the time of reporting.