Will contest election to bring equality for the tribals : Thomas
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 20 2017:
Manipur National Democratic Front (MNDF) candidate for Tadubi A/C, Hingba Thomas has said that he decided to contest the coming election after experiencing neglect and indifference shown by the Ministers, MLAs and the Government.
Speaking at a flag hoisting ceremony held at his Lairouching village residence, Hingba Thomas said that most of the tribal people living in the hills are underprivileged and underdeveloped due to negligence by the Government, Ministers and the authorities.
Even the quota reserved for the poor tribal students are being snatched away by rich people, he claimed.
He pointed out that he decided to contest the coming State Assembly election after witnessing the inequality faced by the underprivileged tribal people who were duped by past leaders who promised to improve their conditions.
MDNF working president Bijoy Koijam urged the people to cast their votes for the candidates who will bring development to the society and the people.
He said that MNDF would try to improve the conditions of the people and bring solutions to their various problems.
"The Congress and BJP are playing the blame game with one another instead of trying to help the people", he added.
Bijoy further claimed that MNDF would strive tirelessly towards bridging the gap between the hills and the valley.
"MDNF behemently opposes the practice of stealing the funds for the underprivileged hill areas.
The party will give extra effort to bring equality and development to the hills", he added.