Tribal body mulls stir to protest defunct ADC Tamenglong
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 23 2017:
Decrying the State Government and the concerned District Administration's ignorance on the distress of people of Tamenglong district following the defunct of ADC Tamenglong due to the ongoing political impasse, Tamenglong & Longmai Districts Citizens Welfare Forum has urged the Government and the District Administration to look into the matter and bring an amicable solution at the earliest .
Addressing a press conference in connection with the matter at Manipur Press Club today, Rangam Thoitak, president of the forum contended that several developmental schemes meant for the citizens have not been implemented properly in Tamenglong as the district ADC remains defunct since March 27 last .
He said that Tamenglong & Longmai Districts Citizens Welfare Forum was formed last year after the creation of Longmai (Noney) district and since then it has been working for the welfare of the people of the districts .
Observing that bringing an end to the political imbroglio in ADC Tamenglong is necessary for the betterment of the district, he urged the DC and Chief Executive Officer of the district to intervene into the matter and resolve the matter as soon as possible .
He cautioned that people of the district may resort to launch different forms of agitation including closure of Government offices if the matter is not resolved within a stipulated time .
He added that a memorandum highlighting the matter will be submitted to the Chief Minister today.