MLA accused of swindling fund
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 24 2016:
Lamsang AC MLA K Brajabidhu has been accused of swindling Rs four lakh in the name of construction of a Meira Paibi shed at Luker Mayai Leikai out of the MLA Local Area Development Fund.
Luker Mayai Leikai Meira Paibi joint secretary M Ibecha said that a waiting shed was constructed at Luker Mayai Leikai at the initiative of Maklang Gram Panchayat Pradhan Oinam Tondon.
A waiting shed cum Meira Paibi shed was also constructed after the Meira Paibis contributed Rs 20,000 and Ward Member N Momota contributed Rs 40,000 .
However, local MLA W Brajabidhu took Rs four lakh from the MLA Local Area Development Fund in the name of constructing the waiting shed cum Meira Paibi shed, Ibecha said.
Meanwhile, former Minister S Rajen said that information sought through RTI Act revealed withdrawal of huge amounts in the name of different works while no work was executed on ground.
Just like at Luker Mayai Leikai, Rs two lakh was withdrawn in the name of construction of the office building of Awang Khunou Youth Club.
Another Rs 2.5 lakh was also withdrawn in the name of construction of Luker Leitong Meira Paibi shed, S Rajen said.