Rumour on Mapithel Dam condemned
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 02 2015:
While sharing the suffering of the people affected by flood and landslide, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee Member KN Singh on Sunday strongly condemned the rumour on Thoubal Multipurpose Project Mapithel Dam which left many people frightened and forced to flee their villages.
KN Singh from Andro constituency said that romour on the possible collapse of the dam has been spread for political gain and stated that the dam is only having some seepage at the moment.
He said the centrally sponsored biggest dam in entire Northeast constructed at the cost of Rs 1,200 crore.
KN Singh said that he along with his workers recently visited the Mapithel Dam and discussed with authorities including the Executive Engineer over the matter.
While urging all not to spread false rumour, he also claimed those who are opening relief camps at the lightly flooded areas of Andro constituency are trying to take undue political advantage.