Biren lauds PM Modi
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 25 2017:
Ex-MLA N Biren announced that the Centre has, on February 22, issued an order to extend monetary assistance to pregnant women, lactating mothers and students who have secured high marks.
Speaking at the flag hoisting programme of BJP candidate from Singjamei AC Yumnam Khemchand, N Biren said, "The Centre has issued an order to transfer Rs 6000 each to the personal bank account of pregnant women and lactating mothers of the country.
Rs 10,000 each will be transferred to the respective bank account of those students who have secured 75 per cent of marks in exams while students who have secured 85 per cent will get Rs 25,000" .
Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for initiating such significant step, N Biren said that the Centre has also assured to provide Government job to one individual in every household.
He alleged the State Government of misusing public fund and giving more emphasis to election than to the suffering of the people due to the ongoing economic blockade.
He said that BJP has already a taken a decision to set up a dedicated highway protection force if the party forms the next Government and that personnel of highway protection force will be deployed along Imphal-Mao road, Imphal-Jiribam road and Imphal-Mooreh road in order to protect the people.
He also assured to make provisions for prohibiting outsiders from purchasing land in Imphal area.
"Ibobi-led State Government cannot make changes in the State according to their whims and fancies nor anyone can fight the election because he/she is the son/daughter of a high profile person.
Let us stay away from the Congress party,' he said.
He added, "Just like those involved in fake encounter cases in UP in 1996 were convicted under the co-operation of UP Government, the same should be done to those who were involved in fake encounter in Manipur" .
Raken Gohan, State Minister for Railway, Government of Manipur, Prahlad Singh Patel, BJP Manipur in-charge and Bhabananda Singh, president, BJP Manipur Pradesh were also present at the programme.