After quitting Cong, Kikhonbou joins BJP
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 30 2016:
Z Kikhonbou Newmai who earlier resigned from the post of Vice Chairman of the Hill Areas Committee and from the Assembly has joined the BJP.
Along with Z Kikhonbou, 23 other elected representatives including three Tamenglong ADC Members, Zilla Parishad Members, Pradhans and Ward Development Committee Members of Lamsang, Sekmai, Naoriya Pakhanglakpa, Hiyanglam and Wangkhem Assembly segments have quit the Congress and joined BJP today.
A reception function was held today in their honour at the office of BJP Manipur Pradesh.
Speaking at the gathering, BJP Manipur in-charge Prahlad Singh Patel remarked that there is no need to re-elect the spineless Congress Government which cannot even open the National Highways leading to the State even though the ongoing economic blockade has crossed 50 days.
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The incumbent Government led by Chief Minister O Ibobi has no political will.
The Government has been engaging in rampant corruption by carrying out massive recruitment drives at the time of election, Prahlad Singh Patel said.
He further wished that the Congress party never comes to power in Manipur again.
After the State Government could not open the National Highways, the Central Government intervened and transportation of goods had started, he continued.
People of Manipur aspire for a BJP Government which can bring rapid development in the State, and this was reflected quite clearly in the local body elections.
BJP can be interpreted as development, he added.
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari had already announced a package of Rs 22,000 crore for taking up different road projects in Manipur including development of Imphal-Jiribam highway.
If BJP is elected to power in the State, people of the State would enjoy many advantages, he claimed.
BJP Manipur Pradesh president Ksh Bhabananda said, "We should decide our own fate".
Entry of four sitting Congress MLAs would prove to be a big boost to the BJP.
If there is a BJP Government in Manipur, the State can definitely achieve rapid development, he said and went on to ask why the Congress party should be re-elected for another five years after they have already ruled the State for the past 15 years.
Z Kikhonbou Newmai said that his resignation from Congress and enrolment in BJP is one of his happiest moments.
He said that he joined BJP for he wanted to bring peace and development in the State.
Even if the State Government lacks financial capacity, additional funds can be sought from the Centre for development of road and transport infrastructure.
Peace and normalcy can be restored in Manipur if there is a BJP Government, Kikhonbou said.
MLA Th Bishwajit stated that there is no question of BJP losing its strength.
The entry of MLA Kikhonbou Newmai has given a big impetus to BJP Manipur Pradesh, Bishwajit remarked.
He further informed that the party has chalked out its election strategies for the forthcoming Manipur Legislative Assembly election.