Shifting DIET Centre will invite stir: Dr Ratanknmar
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 08 2021:
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) vice-president Dr Kh Ratankumar has said that any attempt to shift DIET Imphal West from Charoibung in Mayang Imphal assembly constituency, where the foundation stone has already been laid, will attract public agitation.
Addressing a press meet at Congress Bhawan here on Friday, Dr Ratankumar accused education minister S Rajen of attempting to shift the DIET Centre to the minister's constituency and advised the latter to abandon such devious plan.
He also drew attention of the chief minister to intervene into the matter.
The former minister pointed out that the foundation stone has already been laid at Charoibung after conducting necessary land survey for the required 5 acres.
It was unfortunate for the education minister to deny existence of the centre in Mayang Imphal AC.
In the meantime, NCERT issued a new order regarding changes, in the building design.
The order also mentions that the construction will require double piling citing poor ground situation, said Dr Ratankumar while expressing suspicion that the education minister might be trying to shift location of the centre.
He also said that the government cannot change its policy and programme with every change of minister.
He also enquired if Mayang Imphal MLA K Robindro is aware of the education minister's intention and if the MLA is colluding with the minister to shift the centre.
He further said that the MLA should resign if he allows the education minister to shift the centre.