MLA warns of penalty against swindlers
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 17 2012:
Wangoi AC MLA, Oinam Lukhoi has warned of taking up stringent action against any person found involved in swindling PDS items in his constituency.
The MLA was speaking today during a reception programme organised in his honour at Thongkhong Luxmi Keithel by Thongkhong Luxmi Nagar Panchayat Ward No 1 Development Committee in collaboration with the youths of the locality.
Oinam Lukhoi said 1,56,800 kgs of PDS rice sanctioned for two months (Jan-Feb) was drawn by one nominee of the former MLA for distribution among the people.
But the same was not distributed till date.
He said the attempt to draw the PDS item for March by this particular nominee was thwarted.
He added that the PDS item for March would be distributed to the people soon.
Lukhoi assured the people that he would ensure that PDS items like rice, kerosene and other items reach the people regularly.
He also assured the people that he would put maximum efforts to provide adequate infrastructure in the education sector.
Lukhoi also sought the cooperation of the people so that developmental works can be taken up in the AC without any hitch.
The reception function was presided over by retired DI Huidrom Maimu while Chairperson of Thongkhong Luxmi Nagar Panchayat, councilors, and Ward members have attended as the guests of honour.