Sonia Gandhi's Keithel date on Nov 4
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 25 2010: Its official now.

All India Congress Committee president and United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi would be coming to Imphal along with Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja on November 4 to inaugurate various projects including the newly constructed three markets of Khwairamband Bazar as well as lay the foundation stone for some other projects.

According to an official source, in all the stone plaques which are being made for the inaugural as well as the foundation stone laying ceremonies, November 4 has been etched and the departments involved in constructions and beautification of Imphal have been given the deadline for completing their works in time.

Vehicles take a U-turn in front of the Raj Bhavan Kanglapat Road rather than pass through the traffic island as workers construct the road median in preparation ahead of Sonia Gandhi's visit

The source said that upon her arrival at Imphal Tulihal Airport on November 4, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja would be flown to Khuga Dam Project site in Churachandpur district in a helicopter for inauguration of the controversy-marred project.

After inaugurating the Khuda Dam, they would fly back to Kangla from where they would go to the Congress Bhavan for inauguration of the newly constructed annexe building and unveiling a statue of Mahatma Gandhi.

From there again, they would go to Sahid Minar at BT Park to lay floral wreath to Manipuri war heroes.

After laying the floral wreath, Sonia Gandhi would inaugurate the three newly constructed markets of Khwairamband Bazar.

Later on, she would address a public meeting at the nearby Mapal Kangjeibung.

From Mapal Kangjeibung, she would then inaugurate the newly constructed Tribal Market at Lambulane and the Muslim Girls' Hostel at Hatta as well as lay the foundation stone for Manipur Campus of the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University and development of INA complex at Moirang as a tourist destination at an estimated cost of Rs 25 lakhs.

In the backdrop of hectic preparations being made for inauguration of the three market complexes of Khwairamband Keithel built under Urban Development Ministry, the Khwairamband Keithel Management Committee held a meeting today on seat arrangement.

The Chief Minister is the Chairman of the committee.

The three newly constructed market complexes would have 4000 vendor seats.

The meeting presided by the Chief Minister was also attended by the IFC Minister, PDA Chairman and other relevant officials.