Govt urges public not to back bandh
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 01 2018:
Taking note of the 72 hours bandh call given by the JAC Against Forced Construction of Mapithel Dam from midnight of July 2, the State Government has urged all not to support or encourage such bandhs.
In a statement the Special Secretary (Home) of the State Government said that while the Government is sensitive and responsive to the issues related to those affected by Mapithel Dam, it is also important that all issues are resolved by peaceful and democratic means and not by bandhs which inconvenience the public.
The State Government has already compensated the affected people of Mapithel Dam, claimed the statement and added that if some people still have genuine grievances, the door is always open for a peaceful talk to address their grievances.
The Government also appealed to all stakeholders not to resort to such forcible means such as bandhs and blockades to air their grievances.
All Government offices and institutions and public places and facilities shall remain open during the bandh period, added the statement.