Intending Cong candidate in Ukhrul AC Blessing ceremony for Alfred held
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, December 04 2016:
Intending Congress candidate from Ukhrul AC, AS Alfred Kanngam Arthur today urged the voters to exercise their franchise rights in a fair manner to uproot corruption from the State and ensure social, economic and political equity for all.
Speaking at his blessing ceremony at Shangsomi area near New Canaan village, Alfred said that in a democracy the people are given the right to decide who will represent them and it is therefore important that the voters understand the immense responsibility that comes during election time.
Spelling out his agenda for the people, Alfred said that if the people repose faith in him and elect him, then he will take up the necessary steps to improve agro-based economy of the villages which will lead to development.
Improving the agro based economy will address the problem of unemployment to a large extent, he said and added that will check the youngsters from venturing to the metros of India to seek employment.
On education, the intending Congress candidate said that no efforts will be spared to ensure free primary education for the youngsters and assured to improve the standard of higher education in Ukhrul.
Health facilities must be ensured that they reach the doorstep of everyone, he said and added that the well being of the people living in the far flung areas is his top agenda.
Former MLA from Ukhrul AC and father of Alfred, AS Arthur who attended the blessing ceremony urged the gathering to extend their support to the intending Congress candidate and added that the task he could not complete while he was their representative will be completed by Alfred.
A special prayer was also invoked for the intending Congress candidate and the gathering collectively raised the slogan, "My vote shall be for truth" .