Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 09:
MLA Bijoy Koijam has hailed and conveyed gratitude to the people of Thongju A/C for their untiring and all out efforts to mend damaged river banks and to fill up water holes along Imphal river banks and Kongba river banks in the wake of sudden rise in the water level of the two rivers.
Bijoy noted that the sense of voluntary service is very much alive among the people of Thongju A/C.This was demonstrated by their successful collective effort to prevent any major disaster in times of natural calamities like flash floods as was witnessed in the last couple of days.
He claimed that he provided 8 dippers and 4 JCBs and helped in reinforcement of vulnerable embankments along Imphal river from Khongnang Pheidekpi to Kyamgei by putting more earth.
The MLA also thanked the State Government for their timely provision of materials necessary to fight flood.
Bijoy has also distributed 10 kgs of rice to each flood affected family of Ucheckon Yubraj Palli.
The families were also provided kerosene and dal.
He further assured the affected families that more assistance will be provided to them.