MLA Joykishan set to lead protest
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 20 2016:
Condem ning the act of the State Govemmentto bring unrest to people of Thangmeiband and vendors of Ima Keithel, Ml ,A of Thangmeiband Assembly Constituency Kh Joykishan is set to lead the protest against the construction of temporary market shed along the Thangal bazar road from Jan 23 .
Addressing media persons today at his residence at Thangmeiband, he said that the act of the State Government is very clear and that is to bring mistrust and disharmony among the people.
Construction of temporary market shed along Thangal bazar is not acceptable at any cost, he said.
He asked why the Chief Minister is so interested in creating havoc around the area and asked the motive behind it.
He said that the market shed could be constructed in vacant areas like Old Assembly Road, Johnstone School and even in Nagamapal areas.
Further, he said that no one is supporting the construction of the market shed in Thangal bazar as it might cause severe inconveniences to commuters and residents of the area.
"If the State Government wants to take blood and life of the people, let them take mine first," he added.
The MLA of Thangmeiband is set to stage a sit-in-protest at the construction site of the market shed on Jan 23 with locals of the Assembly Constituency.