Deduction of rice protested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 12 2016:
Villagers of Lamlai and Chalou today staged
a protest demonstration at Lamlai bazar against the alleged deduc-
tion of rice quantity distributed under the National Food Security
Act, our correspondent reports.
NFSA agents of area RK Sanajit
and Khaidem Bishorjit distributed 13 kg of rice to each NFSA card
holders against the allotted 15 kg.
When approached by the villag-
ers, the agents claimed that 3 kg of rice have been deducted from
each beneficiaries as transportation charge.
Lamlai locals had also intimidated Minister Kh Biren concerning the issue.
Today's protest demanded fair
implementation of the National Food Security Act.