CM assures tap water connection by Dec
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 17 2022:
Chief Minister NBiren has assured of cent per cent coverage of household tap water connection in the state by December this year while stating that the government is taking up an ambitious water supply project with Rs 3500 crore fund assistance from New Development Bank.
Speaking at the flag hoisting ceremony of BJP candidate for Sekmai assembly constituency MLA Heikham Dingo held at the latter's Khurkhul Lamkhai residence on Thursday, Biren informed that the household tap water connection coverage during the previous Congress government was only 6 per cent but it now has been increased to 64 per cent under the BJP government.
Vigorous measures are being taken up to ensure coverage of the whole state and the target will be realised by the end of December.
Stating that running a coalition government is a tough task and the party cannot work in full speed, he appealed to the people to elect over 40 BJP candidates in order to bring rapid development, peace and stability in the state.
Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba said that 29 out of the 60 candidates of BJP are sure shots and it is up to the public to extend the target to over 40 seats.
Even though the target of 40 seats is a little bit ambitious, he is confident that the party will win at least around 35 seats considering the growing public support to the party, he added.
On the other hand, flag hoisting ceremony of BJP candidate for Phungyar assembly constituency Awung Shimray Hopingson was also held at his temporary election camp located at Chingmeirong on Thursday, during which Awung also launched his poll campaign officially.
BJP Ukhrul district president Yarthotthing Kashung was also present at the event.
Maintaining that the state and the country is witnessing rapid development and peace under the BJP government, he urged the people of his constituency to support BJP in the ensuing election and contribute their mite in bringing developmental changes in Phungyar AC .