Panchayat Ghar locked, sit-in staged
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 13 2024:
Demanding resignation of RD & PR Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh for alleged violation of Manipur Panchayati Raj Act 1994 Section 22 (Amendment), people of Changangei Gram Panchayat staged a sit-in protest at Changangei Awang Leikai on Tuesday.
The protesters also locked the Panchayat Ghar at Changangei Awang Leikai.
Speaking to media persons, a protestor Ayekpam Ibempishak alleged that the BJP Government has murdered democracy and by putting on hold the Panchayat elections for so long.
She also alleged that the Government has violated the rules & regulations under Section 22 (Amendment) of Manipur Panchayati Raj Act 1994 by appointing nominee members without conducting election.
The protesters further warned of launching intensified stir if the Government fails to revoke the order at the earliest and allow elected members of the Panchayat to function in their respective office until new elections are conducted.