MPP urges ministers, MLAs to resolve rice row
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 28 2021:
Manipur People's Party (MPP) has urged the ministers and MLAs of the state not to make an issue out of NFSA and PMGKAY rice but work to ensure full benefits to the crisis hit people, who are left with no option for earning income.
In a statement, MPP vice-president S Ibomcha observed that the periodical controversies over distribution PDS rice are due to lack of commitment and sincerity on the part of the officials, MLAs and ministers.
It is unfortunate that the minister concerned and the state government are remaining silent over the matter.
The CM should look into the matter and take up necessary measures to ensure full provision of the benefits to the beneficiaries and prevent another Hunger Marchers' Day like that of 1965.The statement also emphasised on the need for extending assistance to women who have become widows due to Covid-19 .