Mass rally
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, April 20 2016:
Demanding relief assistance to the flood affected families, villagers of Chakpikarong area took out a mass rally at Chakpikarong sub-divisional headquarters today, reports our correspondent.
A large number of villagers took part in the rally organized by the village chiefs of Chakpikarong area in association with the Committee on Protection of Tribals Rights (CoPoTR), Chandel district.
After a public meeting at Chakpikarong community hall, the rally started from Rungchang village bridge and proceeded towards the Chakpikarong's Sub-Division office.
A memorandum addressed to Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh was submitted through the SDO.
Ts Beton Anal, advisor, CoPoTR said that several villages of the district particularly in and around Chakpikarong area were severely damaged due to heavy rainfall last year.
He also maintained that the victims have not received any assistance though Union Home Minister Kiren Rijiju had announced relief assistance of Rs 8 crore for the affected families.