K Timothy Zimik assures to address issues of hill people
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, September 12 2023:
Former Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Ministry of Revenue, K Timothy Zimik, intending candidate for upcoming Lok-Sabha Elections - 2024 for Outer Parliamentary Constituency, Manipur reached out to the denizens of Kamjong seeking their support and blessing.
Speaking at a public meeting held at Town Hall Kamjong District Headquarters, K Timothy Zimik highlighted that he is joining electoral politics with the objective to raise the voice of his people at the Centre and to address their issues.
He assured to bring tangible change in hill districts by enhancing economic activities for the rural communities.
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He maintained that crores of funds earmarked for asset creation need to be utilised at optimum in order to bring change in the economy and introduce sustainable activities in all districts.
He also mentioned the complexity of Manipur identified by diverse culture, aspirations, problems of economic disparity, development etc has to be tackled with seriousness for maintaining a peaceful environment.
The natural scenic land beauty and the ravines that circle hills and valleys have to be developed for eco-tourism which will be a good source of generating a sustainable economy, he opined.
With regard to exploration of minerals in the region, he said that there has been a gap in issuing licence for extraction by the Central and State Government which needs to be reviewed for good and judicious utilisation of the land resources so as to boost the economy.
The customary law and practices in the hills has to be systematized as well, he added.
He also stressed on the need of bridging the disparity between hills and valleys to enhance development in all districts equally.
K Timothy Zimik, a permanent resident of Sinakeithei village of Ukhrul district was born in 1962 and had rendered public services for a long time.
In connection with the initiation of his election campaign in advance, Timothy expressed that he takes it as an introduction period to his people, to meet them and discuss their various issues and problems.
This will help the voters to choose the right person after knowing the potential of the candidate and will enable them to elect the good leaders irrespective of their political affiliation, he said.
Headman of Kamjong, Hopingson Chithung in his welcome speech expressed gratitude to the intending candidate Timothy Zimik for his kind initiative.
Women, student leaders of Raizan area and villages of Kanjong district attended today's public meeting.