Essential items distributed to displaced families
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, August 27 2023:
Moirang Assembly Council MLA Thongam Shanti has distributed essential commodities to around 57 families seeking refuge at the homes of relatives and friends at Tronglaobi since violence erupted in the State on May 3 .
The distribution of essential commodities to roughly 204 people of the 57 families was organised by the MLA Office, Moirang and held at Ibudhou Nongpok Ningthou Apanba Apanbi Laibung in Tronglaobi Awang Leikai on Friday.
Speaking in this connection, MLA Thongam Shanti stated that the second phase of essential commodities distribution was conducted to provide assistance to the displaced families who have fled from their homes to escape the onslaught of Kuki attacks.
Stating that similar aid will be arranged again after 15 days, the Moirang MLA said that he will provide all means of help necessary from his side as these displaced families are staying with their relatives and well-wishers and unable to avail the benefits provided in relief camps.
Four kgs of rice were distributed to every individual irrespective of age on top of other daily items such as cooking oil, salt and lentils.