Pradhans object to Sports University at Yaithibi Loukol
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Imphal, August 25 2014:
Pradhans of Khonghampat and Phumlou Gram Panchayats of Imphal West district have sent a joint memorandum to Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urging him to set up the Sports University of Manipur in any of the areas of Koutruk, Senjam, Senjam Chirang and Senjam Khunou.
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh yesterday announced a proposal during a public function at Thoubal district's Kakching for construction of the Sports University complex at Yaithibi Loukol Loushipat under Kakching.
Protesting against the announcement, Y Muhindro, Pradhan, Khonghampat Gram Panchayat and I Ranjan, Pradhan, Phumlou Gram Panchayat sought intervention of the Union Minister of State for YAS in the memorandum dated August 5, 2014 .
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Some Government officials visited the spot proposed for construction of the Sports University on August 1, but being dark, they (the officials) hastily left the site without any further inspection of the area, the memorandum said.
It said the required land area of 200 acre for construction of the Sports University can be obtained from areas like Koutruk, Senjam, Senjam Chirang and Senjam Khunou which are khas land areas.
If Manipur Government sets up the Sports University, for which the Centre has sanctioned Rs 500 crore, in any of the above areas, it would not need to spend money on giving land compensation, the Pradhans told Newmai News Network at the state BJP office here.
Earlier, the two Pradhans raised the matter with Th Chaoba, president, Manipur Pradesh BJP.
Chaoba said the land for construction of the state Sports University is yet to be finalised, and that Yaithibi Loukol Loushipat which the Chief Minister has proposed for it will need to pay huge compensation.