After verbal pledge follows written pledge for BJP from CSOs Kpi
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, April 03 2019:
A written pledge was taken by various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and local bodies in a public consultative meeting held at LNC Hotel today following the verbal pledge taken by members of ADC Sadar Hills, in a joint meeting held at Kangpokpi DHQs on March 30 to support BJP in Outer Manipur PC in the ensuing 17th Lok Sabha Election.
The public consultative meeting was attended by various Kuki leaders including leaders of Sadar Hills Chiefs' Association (SAHILCA) and various other civil society organizations of Kangpokpi District.
After a threadbare discussion in the meeting, the Kuki leaders reportedly felt that they would be devoid of an MP to represent their voice in the Parliament if the Kuki people do not unite as one.
The written pledge was signed by president and secretary of Kuki Inpi Kangpokpi District, SAHILCA, Vaiphei Inpi Kangpokpi District, Kuki Women Union Kangpokpi District, Thadou Students' Association, Kangpokpi District and Thadou Women Union, Kangpokpi District.
The Civil Society Organizations, Chiefs Association, tribes' leaders and the public of Kangpokpi District declared to support Benjamin Mate in the 17th Lok Sabha Election, it stated.
Meanwhile, civil society organizations of Chandel District also made similar written pledge, reports our correspondent.
The CSOs leaders of Cdl district signed the written pledge which include president, KCS Chandel; chairman, KCA Gunpi block; president, KWHR Chandel; president, UZO Chandel; general secretary, KCA Khengjoi; secretary, KCA Kana block; president, TSA Gunpi block; president, ZSP Chandel and chairperson, ZOMA Chandel.
The pledge stated that Chandel CSOs unanimously resolved to support BJP candidate H Shokhopao Benjamin Mate in the 17th Lok Sabha Election, 2019 in a meeting held at KCA Bungpi block office at M Munpi village.