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Student Seeks Online Mobile Recharge From Manipur CM on WhatsApp, N. Biren Singh Reacts

Spam messages taking a funny toll among Netizens. Wanting to get free recharge for online class that too from Manipur's CM.... Read the message

Sentinel Digital Desk

IMPHAL: In a funny incident of digital world, a random person texted Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on WhatsApp urging for a free recharge on his Airtel number in order to continue with his online classes.

The prankster even forwarded his automated message from Airtel to CM Singh. Where it could be seen that his validity for the recharged pack was due the next day.

The incident came to light after the CM, uploaded a screenshot of the chat on his profile on Facebook captioning it as "See how this unknown friend love me, I will help if it's true". People online had a good laugh through this post. Some were seen commenting as "Sir please recharge, we want to see his reaction after that". People were curious and having fun with the straight forwardness of the prankster.

In a similar funny incident that came into light earlier this year, two Assamese siblings have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, requesting that they "take required measures" since their adult teeth are not coming in and they are unable to enjoy their favorite foods.

Replying to this "serious matter" jokingly The Assam Chief Minister responded on Twitter, stating he would do all in his power to find the siblings a reputable dentist in Guwahati who could examine their teeth. He stated in the caption, "I'll be pleased to arrange an excellent dentist in Guwahati for you so that we can eat your favourite meal together."