Election of Marketing Society postponed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 19 2022:
Apex Cooperative Marketing Society Ltd chairperson Kh Indira has informed that election of the board members of the society has been postponed.
Speaking to media persons at Society's office near ISBT, here, on Saturday, Kh Indira pointed out that societies in 16 districts under the apex society will participate in the election.
According to 2011 record, there are 385 societies under the apex society but only 165 have come forward while numerous complaints were received from the remaining societies.
Though records of the remaining societies were sought from head office, the latter claimed that there are no documents of the records, she contended.
As some time is needed to trace documents of the societies to prepare for participation, the election has been postponed, Indira explained, while adding that examination of the complaints from the societies will be completed within November 21-24.While urging to declare the final list of the election after the verification, Indira appealed to the minister concerned for looking into the matter.
Even though there is no election fund earmarked, it will be done in a free and fair manner, she assured.
Manipur Apex Cooperative Marketing Society Ltd board member Md Kheruddin, while observing that there are some discrepancies in the election process, also stated that there are numerous complaints from member societies.
In order to ensure free and fair election, membership register should be produced, he continued, while urging authorities concerned to look into the matter.