Health Minister condemns politicising District Hospital issue
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 22 2018:
Health and Family Welfare Minister L Jayantakumar has expressed disappointment at the alleged politicalisation of construction of Imphal East District Hospital and the allegations levelled against the Government by disregarding the facts and documents.
Speaking to media persons at his official residence at Babupara during a margin money distribution ceremony for Fair Price Shop agents, L Jayantakumar said that the issue regarding the District Hospital issue has already been clarified twice through the media.
He claimed that he is always ready to discuss the issue within certain terms and conditions with whoever is concerned and urged those concerned to work together for developing the health sector of the State instead.
The Minister explained that even though the District Hospital site has been shifted, the new location is still in Imphal East.
Shifting the hospital does not mean there is less health care services at Sagolmang and the Government will warmly welcome any advice or proposal to further increase the health service conditions of Sagolmang, he added.
However, neglecting the situation and politicising the issue, creating tension etc will not bring peaceful solution and it may even be considered a threat to the Government, the Minister conveyed.
Jayantakumar also assured that an investigation will be carried out if the documents produced by him before the media are fake/issued without proper authority approval.
Regarding the distribution of margin money to the FPS agents, the Minister explained the money is provided to the agents for transporting and distributing the rice, at the rate of Rs 65 per quintal of rice.
He also appealed to all the FPS agents to distribute the NFSA rice to the people honestly and efficiently.
On the other hand, Khundrakpam Kendra Youths Organisation (KHUKYO) has demanded the authority concerned to make its stand clear regarding the issue of the District Hospital.
A press release issued by the secretary information and publicity of KHUKYO today warned that if the District Hospital is shifted from Sagolmang, the organisation will take up legal actions and will also boycott every Government projects/works in Khundrakpam A/C .