Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 07:
Reacting to a news report published in State dailies on July 3 regarding a Hindi teacher of Poi Junior High School.
Chingai sub-division in Ukhrul district alleging that his salary had been deducted as donation for Church construction, Poi Baptist Church clarified that the charges are false and extremely unfair.
In a statement issued today, Pastor of the Church contended that at no point of time had the Church endorsed or authorised individuals to collect funds, donations and financial assistance in the name of Church building construction.
Strongly condemning 'hypocrite and unlawful' conduct of any unscrupulous pseudo opportunist who are collecting donations and financial assistance in the name of the Church, the Pastor desired that the Education Minister initiate an investigation into the matter rather than smear sanctity of an institution like Church by jumping into unjustifiable conclusion.
The issue pertains to the remarks of the Education Minister L Jayentakumar Singh who quoted the teacher - N Sanatomba, as disclosing to him Minister) that accumulated salary amount of Rs 10,806 had been deducted as donation for the Church building construction.