MLA Surjakumar, ex-MLA Landhoni distribute relief materials
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, July 14 2017:
MLA Surjakumar and ex MLA inspected the flood affected areas of Thoubal and Khangabok ACs and distributed relief materials to the victims of Khangabok, Leishangthem and Leishangthem Thoudam today.
They visited around 1000 households and distributed relief aids items like rice, salt, edible oil and dal to the affected families.
Speaking to media persons, the MLA stated that the grievances and problems of people under Thoubal and Khangabok AC have been neglected by the Department concerned including the Deputy Commissioner of Thoubal district.
Although different clubs and organisations have extended support to the victims, the locals have told the MLA that the DC, Thoubal was phoned several times and the officials of IFCD department were requested to take up relief measures and provide materials for the victims but no initiative have been taken up till date.
The MLA is hopeful that the Department concerned will take up necessary steps and measures for the victims at the earliest.
The locals lauded the initiative of the local MLA for his promt action.
Even though the level of water has decreased at Thoubal river, areas near Ikop Pat (Leishangthem, Khangabok, Leishangthem Thoudam etc) are still flooded from the overflowing of Ikop Pat.