Committee denounces project at Leikoi Pukhri
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, March 08 2020:
Leikoi Pukhri (State Pukhri) Protection and Development Committee has denounced works in progress to fill the community pond (Leikoi Pukhri) today.
Speaking to media persons at Moirang Leikoipung Community Hall, committee's president K Mohanchandrana asserted that the works being taken up by the local MLA are 'against' the wishes the people of Moirang.
Stating that the Leikoi Pukhri is historic, he expressed that the people of the area depend on the pond for water for all purposes.
The works to fill the pond in the name of development is unfortunate, he added.
Memoranda against the works were submitted to the Chief Minister, Deputy Commissioner Bishnupur, SDO Moirang and Moirang Municipal Council earlier, he claimed alleging that the MLA is forcefully taking up the works to fill the pond.
The committee will be approaching Court if the works are not abandoned, he said.
Committee's secretary M Engocha, executive member M Sanjit and other members were present.