BJP mandal alleges discrepancies in rice distribution
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 23 2022:
While stating that rationing agents in 18 out of 40 polling stations of Wangoi AC do not provide rice allocated under PMGKAY to the beneficiaries, BJP Wangoi Mandal has urged authorities concerned to look into the matter.
Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club here on Tuesday, Mandal president L Tomba contended that upon investigation about the non-distribution of rice under PMGKAY, Transport contractor i.e., M/S Khaidem proprietor Khaidem Naocha reported that the rice allocations for the month of April and May, 2022 were lifted by Khuraijam Birjit Singh, a representative of incumbent Wangoi MLA in the presence of the MLA Khuraijam Loken on April 23 and 26.However, the allocated PMGKAY rice for the month of May was not given to the beneficiaries of 18 polling stations covered by three FPS agents, he alleged.
Urging not to politicise on foods for the people, he exhorted authorities con cerned to look into the matter.
He cautioned that they will take legal help if the rice for the month of May is not availed to the beneficiaries.