Newly elected MLA from Hiyanglam AC felicitated at Congress Bhavan
CM cites Maharashtra, Haryana as lessons
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 21 2014 : Asserting that the dethronement of the Congress party in Delhi, Haryana and Maharashtra has taught the party a lesson, Chief Minister O Ibobi today appealed to the Congress workers to introspect and study the reasons for the defeat and start discharging their works.

Speaking at the felicitation ceremony of the newly elected Congress MLA E Dwijamani today at Congress Bhavan, Chief Minister O Ibobi said that it is essential to execute development works keeping in mind the present political trend.

While acknowledging the win at the Hiyanglam AC by-poll, O Ibobi said that he is restless at the thought of the ensuing Assembly election in 2017 .

The Congress licked the dust in the Delhi election after ruling it for three consecutive terms.

The Congress Govt in Maharashtra and Haryana suffered a thumping defeat after being in power for two terms each.

The defeat of the party in the three States has taught a big lesson, the CM said while appealing to the party workers here to dispense with their duties with due introspection.

The CM receiving the newly elected MLA at Congress Bhavan

With the trust and confidence of the people, the Congress party is in power for the third consecutive term here.

And with just two and a half years of the present term remaining, O Ibobi said it is now time for the Ministers and MLAs to expedite developmental works in their respective Assembly segments in consultation with local party workers before the current tenure ends.

The MLAs and workers should give priorities to the aspirations of the public concerned while implementing various developmental works and projects, he said.

Let the BJP do the talking and let's see if their promises are translated into action, Ibobi said.

The BJP Govt at the Centre cannot stop giving State's share of fund to the State because it has a Congress Govt, he said while adding that India is following a federal form of Government.

The Chief Minister also urged the representatives and party workers to give priority to providing requisite infrastructures in rural and remote areas.

O Ibobi also expressed gratitude to voters of Hiyanglam AC for casting their vote for the Congress candidate.

He also acknowledged the efforts of MPCC President, Ministers, party MLAs and party frontal and cell leaders and workers for ensuring the victory of the party's candidate.

Dy CM and MPCC President Gaikhangam said the party is able to re-claim the seat of Hiyanglam AC which was occupied by the Opposition.

He appreciated the wisdom of the voters who voted for the party's candidate amidst the BJP's rhetoric.

The Govt cannot survive without the people.

The Congress has given a fitting response to the scathing attacks against the CM, the State Govt and the Congress party by some parties and their candidates during the election campaign, he said.

The CM, Dy CM, Ministers, MLAs and Congress workers along with the people of Hiyanglam AC congratulated the newly elected MLA Elangbam Dwijamani on the occasion.