MDAVO submits memo to Modi
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 09 2014:
The Mapithel Dam Affected Villagers Organization (MDAVO) submitted a memorandum to Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Gujarat and Prime Ministerial candidate of BJP during his maiden visit to the State on February 8 urging him to intervene in the Mapithel Dam issue in Ukhrul district.
In the memorandum, the MDAVO highlighted the corruption, malpractices, violation of tribal rights and inception background and procedural mistakes committed in the construction of the Dam.
The memorandum also demanded immediate halt to the construction of the dam until the Expert Review Committee's process is completed, to stop militarization in and around the construction site and investigate the corruption involved in the Mapithel Dam project.