Govt help sought for landslide affected Challong
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Chandel, September 04 2014: BJP Chandel dist unit has called upon the state government to pay immediate attention to the humanitarian needs of the people of Sulam Area in general and the Challong village in particular, who have been under threat of a mass landslide that cut off the Tengnoupal-New Samtal Road just below the centre of Challong village.

Vice-President of BJP Chandel dist Ts Konal Anal made the appeal while briefing media on the sidelines of a visit to the landslide affected Challong village and other the villages including Vomku and Larong Khullen on Wednesday.

The Party leader also demanded that the Primary Health Sub-centre located at Larong Khullen which is already completed be made functional so as to cater to the needs of health care services of the people.

He regretted that no nurses other than the ASHA of the village were present there at the time of the visit.

BJP Chandel dist unit

At the time of the visit, the Vice president handed medicines to the ASHA of Larong khullen free of cost.

Secretary of Challong Village Authority LV Marson informed that the landslide that occurred way back in 2009 had now posed great danger to the lives of the people in village.

Noting that Challong village which lies just above the landslide has become a major concern for the villagers, he informed of a new site identified by the villagers for shifting the village settlement.

In this regard, he appealed for assistance.

Chief of Larong Khullen Village Ts Kanlun demanded for revoking the order of the Education Department wherein a local teacher who is the resident of Larong Khullen was transfer from the Larong Govt High School.

He further stated that Larong Govt High school which was upgraded from Jr High school in 2011 has only 8 teachers against the sanctioned strength of 28 .

In connection with the transfer of a local teacher, the chief warned of democratic agitation in case positive response is not assured by the department concerned.

The Chief also demanded for regular functioning of the PHSC at Larong khullen so as to lessen the difficulty of carrying sick people to the Chandel District Hospital which is 25-26 km away from the village.

He further thanked the 20 AR Larong post and the CO of the 20 AR for providing medical help as well as 3 solar lights to the villagers.

Chief of Vomku village Tongsin Samuel appealed for ensuing provision of better water supply schemes, IAY and construction of rest house in the village.