'FIR will be lodged if rice is not distributed in time'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 04 2020:
FIR will be lodged against 29 rationing agents of Khundrakpam Assembly Constituency if the allocated rice for the month of June fails is not delivered in time, president of BJP Khundrakpam Mandal, Moirangthem Debaratan.
Speaking to media persons on Saturday during a press conference held at Pangei, he said 29 rationing agents are delivering rice and pulses in the Constituency for PMGKY and NFSA card holders.
Rice for the month of June to be distributed under the schemes was lifted on June 12 and 18, However, the rice has not been distributed to the people yet, he added.
Questioning when will they distribute the rice to the beneficiaries, he said the rice should be distributed at the earliest to ease the suffering of the people amid the COVID-19 pandemic at the earliest.
"If necessary, FIR will be lodged against the rationing agents if they fail to deliver the allocated rice in time," he said.
Meanwhile, PRO Khundrakpam MLA, K Dilip Meitei has clarified that about 1670.50 quintals of rice was lifted for NFSA card holders on June 12.The distribution is being delayed to ensure equal distribution, he said.
With local area development fund, the local MLA had bought 653.10 quintals of rice on July 3 for distribution to non-NFSA card holders.
Distribution of rice has started from Saturday and will be delivered to the people in time, he added.