Pradhan clarifies
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 29 2017:
The Pradhan of Saiton Gram Panchayat, Soibam Shamungou Singh, has clarified that the allegation made Saiton Gram Panchayat Development Committee that the Pradhan had misused the development fund of Saiton Gram Panchayat executing any work, is wrong and baseless.
Speaking at a press meet today, Shamungou stated that the allegation made by committee member Ibomcha and another committee secretary; L Manimohon, is unfortunate and added that they should conduct proper research before pointing their fingers at him.
He further stated that among the works mentioned, eight projects were conducted even before he was elected as Pradhan of the Panchayat.
And five other projects were completed under the respective beneficiary secretaries and the funds were withdrawn accordingly, he added.
The Pradhan was also expressed displeasure regarding the statement of Saiton Gram Panchayat Water and Sanitation Committee secretary which alleged that funds for construction of latrines were withdrawn without his knowledge or signature.
He clarified that Manimohon declined to participate in the construction of sanitary latrines when the Pradhan approached him.
He also rebuffed the allegation that Rs 2000 were deducted from each fund provided for the construction of sanitary latrines in the Panchayat.
The Pradhan added that the information was fabricated with an aim to tarnish his image and urged the people of Saiton Gram Panchayat to investigate the matter and serve punishment to the real culprit.