Sit-in staged against formation of administrative committees
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 14 2024:
Denouncing the formation of administrative committees of Gram Panchayats without conducting elections, people of Langthabal Mantrikhong Naorem Leikai Gram Panchayat staged a sit-in protest at Langthabal Mantrikhong Thong Ahanbi Community Hall on Thursday.
Speaking to media persons, a protester Konjengbam Sanahal Devi alleged that the Government has murdered democracy by putting on hold the Panchayat elections for so long even after the terms of Panchayat members had expired.
She also condemned the Government for allegedly violating the rules & regulations under Section 22 (Amendment) of Manipur Panchayati Raj Act 1994 by appointing nominee members and forming administrative committees without conducting election.
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She continued that the people of Langthabal Mantrikhong Naorem Leikai GP cannot accept any nominee members appointed randomly by the Government for the administrative committees.
Sanahal Devi 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.
Placards with the slogans such as "We want elected representatives", "Conduct Panchayat elections before Lok Sabha polls", "Protect Gram Swaraj", "We will elect our representatives", "No Divide and Rule", "Honour grassroot democracy", etc were displayed at the sit-in.