Andro candidates assure development of agriculture sector
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 22 2022:
The four candidates in fray for the seat of Andro assembly constituency in the upcoming 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly have shared their objectives and the reason for contesting the election.
According to INC's Keisham Ningthemjao, he is contesting the election to redress the inadequacies in the constituency and assured to develop irrigation system for farmers, construction of Yairipok-Imphal agriculture link road, create employment opportunities and enhance income of women if he wins the election.
Ningthemjao also shared his vision for framing policies to generate self-employment for youth.
Independent candidate Asheibam Bele pointed out that politics in the state is done for grabbing power instead of ushering in development.
As such, he is contesting the polls to change this mindset and practice.
While stating that he will focus on enhancing economy, improving agriculture and allied activities and education sectors if elected, Bele assured to develop industries in the state and utilising 90 per cent of forest products to improve economy of the state.
According to BJP candidate Thounaojam Shyamkumar, he is contesting the election to improve the living condition of poor people of the constituency, preservation of the culture and tradition of different communities, provide free education to students, develop irrigation network and to enhance income of the people by legalising sale of Andro liquor.
He also vowed to focus on education and agriculture in the constituency if re-elected and provide quality education under School Fagathansi Mission.
On the other hand, NPP candidate Lourembam Sanjay Singh confided that he is contesting the election to fill up the various inadequacies in the constituency.
While stating that he will focus on enhancing the local economy by promoting agricultural activities, Sanjay assured to frame policies for empowerment of women and solve pending issues afflicting the state.