ATCFM urges
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 24 2015:
The All Tribal Chiefs' Forum, Manipur (ATCFM) has urged the State Govt to pay equal compensation to this year's flood affected victims and last year's drought affected victims.
Although the ATCFM has submitted numerous representations to the Govt demanding release of pending compensation amount to victims of last year drought hit victims, no tangible action has been taken up till date, ATCFM secretary, Kabidon Gonmei said.
ATCF urged the State and Central Govt to give equal importance to both last year and this year disasters.
ATCF further warned of launching democratic forms of agitation if the Govt fails to meet its demand in the interest of affected farmers.
The chiefs' body also expressed grief at the loss of lives and properties in various parts of the State due to incessant rain this year.