Power struggle spreads to IMC
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 03 2019:
Amidst the political crisis besieging the BJP-led coalition Government in the State, a considerable number of Corporators of Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC) have raised a banner of revolt against the incumbent Mayor.
18 among 27 Corporators of IMC are said to have been camping at an undisclosed location in their efforts to replace the Mayor, informed a source.
The 18 Corporators include 5 Corporators who are holding the posts of Chairperson of different portfolios and they are allegedly seeking vote of confidence to prove majority on the floor.
They have reportedly submitted a representation to the authority concerned very recently seeking a vote of no confidence against the incumbent Mayor.
Moreover, the dissident Corporators who are seeking vote of confidence to prove majority have levelled various charges against the Mayor, which include abuse of power, failure to provide salaries for IMC employees and Corporators in time, among others.