MLA refutes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 29 2016 :
Keishamthong Assembly constituency MLA L Ibomcha has categorically stated that no formal complaint about non-distribution of subsidised rice allocated for the months of January and February has been received from any part of his Constituency.
The MLA was reacting to allegations made by one spokesperson of BJP Manipur Pradesh.
There was a major issue when one nominee of an ex-MLA and incumbent IMC Ward No 13 Corporator O Romeo collected money from FPS agents for lifting rice but failed to hand over the amount to the contractor concerned.
Regarding the issue, the Imphal West DSO was asked to conduct an enquiry, Ibomcha said.
Even as the former nominee assured to pay the amount in instalments, the same has not been paid till date.
"Acting on the report that subsidised rice were not received till March 2016, I went to the CAF&PD Department on June 10 this year to enquire into the matter but no complaint about non-receipt of rice allocated for the months of January and February were found at the department.
The Government cannot initiate any action without formal complaints", Ibomcha said.