Nungba VA appeals for calling off NH 37 bandh
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 11 2023:
Nungba Village Authority (NVA) and Nungba Pei (Village Customary Court) have appealed for calling off the proposed 48-hour bandh on NH 37 with effect from 5 am of January 12.The bandh has been announced in connection with the payment of compensation for expansion of NH 37 into double lane.
In a joint release, NVA secretary Luangbakhuan and Nungba Pei secretary Jangsinlung clarified that necessary compensatory payment for the genuinely affected landowners of the village was distributed in timely manner and completed long ago.
Therefore, calling any bandh or blockade on NH 37 regarding the matter is not in the interest of the general public.
The village authorities further reiterated that the proposed 48-hour bandh cannot be justified in anyway and hence, should be scrapped considering the hardships that would be fall upon the public.