Gram Panchayats object MLAs involvement
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 13, 2013:
Gram Panchayat Members, Pradhans and other representatives of the Panchayati Raj under Imphal West block have said MLAs will not be allowed to indulge in the distribution of scheme under Indira Awaj Yojna (IAY).
In a one-day discussion cum awareness programme on the proper functioning of Panchayati Raj organised by Imphal West block Panchayat Committee today, the participant Panchayat members said no scheme under IAY be touched by the MLAs under their jurisdiction.
Assembly constituencies including Lamshang, Sekmai, Konthoujam, Patsoi and Sagolband come under this block.
The participants in today's programme said they will apprise the matter to the concerned authorities in the state and if that does not work they are ready to approach the Centre.