MMWO slams Govt, Minority Affairs Department
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 16 2021:
Manipur Muslim Welfare Organisation (MMWO) has demanded the Minority Affairs Department to declare the list of beneficiaries for the Economic Development Programme (EDP) launched by Chief Minister N Biren Singh about a month ago.
In a press statement released today, MMWO has spoken out against the lackadaisical attitude of the BJP led Government towards the welfare of the minority communities.
Stating that the trades listed under EDP has gradually dwindled year after year, the organisation alleged that nepotism was also at play in the selection of beneficiaries for these schemes for limited trades.
The statement further accused the Government of oppressing the minority community and made an appeal to declare the aforementioned list of beneficiaries so these socially and economically backward communities can receive some aid.
MMWO also urged the Government to form a committee including an IAS officer that will keep a watch on the Multi Sectoral Programmes undertaken according to the Prime Minister's 15 Point Programme.
MMWO added that the organisation would not sit back and watch if the Minority Affairs Department continues to function just for namesake.