Chandel bandh
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 09 2014:
To protest the transfer of Chandel DC and on various demands such as the inclusion of Chandel block in NERCORMP-III, the Anal Naga Tangpi (Anal Naga Union) has announced a 12 hour Chandel district bandh beginning from 5 am tomorrow (Oct 10) .
At the same time, Chandel MLA St Nunghlung Victor has today registered stiff opposition to the move to transfer Chandel DC Robert Singh Kshetrimayum.
Speaking to newspersons, the MLA came down heavily on the Govt and said it should respect the aspiration of the people.
He said that the Govt which is supposed to work for the interest of the people has done irreparable damage by transferring the DC, who is liked by the people.
Recalling the commendable works Robert had done during his short stint as Chandel DC in-charge, the MLA strongly demanded that the transfer order be stayed.
The Anal Naga Tangpi in a statement announced a 12 hour total bandh in the district beginning from 5 am of tomorrow to protest the transfer of the DC and to demand the inclusion of Chandel Block under NERCORMP-III.
It stated that the bandh has also been called to demand expediting repair work of Chandel- Pallel road, Chandel-Sugnu- Chakpikarong road and cancellation of the Chakpi Multi Purpose project.
PHED, health, electricity, security forces and educational institutions and media will be exempted from the purview of the bandh, ANT said.