Protest against fund misappropriation
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, May 27 2014:
A sit-in protest was staged today at Thoubal Wangmataba Doctor Maning Community Hall against the alleged misappropriation of over Rs 20 lakh for construction of drain within Thoubal Municipal Council Ward No 1 in CM's represented Thoubal AC.
Besides the locals have also decided to exclude those involved in the embezzlement from local organisations.
Local clubs' leaders had informed the concerned individuals to clarify the matter within May 25.As no clarification came till the expiry of the deadline, the sit in was staged, according to a senior citizen of the locality who took part in the demonstration.
The amount for the construction of drain was sanctioned by the MAHUD dept vide its order No 6/7/2012 .
Placards like 'We denounce withdrawal of fund without executing the works,' 'Is there no one to bring justice?' 'Falsity triumphs and Truth is defeated,' etc were displayed during the sit-in.