MLA Irabot condemned for 'creating problem'
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 06 2015:
A scuffle broke out on Monday between security escort of MLA Yumkham Irabot and locals of Khurai Thangjam Leikai after Khurai Polo Club tried along with the locals to fill up a huge drain on the northern side of the office of Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Imphal East district.
In connection with the incident, secretary of Khurai Polo Club, L Ojit said that Khurai Polo Club and the locals of Khurai Thangjam Leikai have been trying to fill up the huge drain since September 26 last.
But the local MLA Y Irabot sent his security escort to the site on Monday and threatened to stop the work immediately.
The locals stood against the MLA's plan and continued their work on Tuesday as well, said Ojit and added the drain has already been filled up with waste materials as the local MLA and authorities have neglected it for years.
Ojit further said that the local people took up the initiative so that horses of Khurai Polo Club can be housed in the area.
Condemning the MLA's interference, Ojit questioned the intention of the MLA in creating the problem.
MLA Irabot did not turn up when the locals and the club requested him to settle the matter.
Instead, he sent his escort party to the locality and threatened to stop the work, alleged Ojit while accusing the local MLA for misusing his guards.