Sadar Hills Congress questions Chief Minister's sudden Leimakhong visit
Source: The Sangai Express

Kangpokpi, September 04 2026: The Sadar Hills District Congress Committee (SH-DCC)has questioned the proposed visit of Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen to the Leimakhong area, questioning the timing of the move.

The SH-DCC in a statement alleged that while the people of the area were enduring immense hardship, neither the Chief Minister nor the MLA concerned were among the people when they were in desperate need of support, assistance and leadership.

"Where were the CM and the local MLA when the people were in dire need of someone to rescue them from their critical situation?" the party asked.

The Congress committee further questioned why the Chief Minister and local MLA were showing renewed interest in visiting the area only after the situation was gradually returning to normalcy through the efforts of local leaders and residents.

The Congress body questioned whether the proposed visit was aimed at "scoring a political point" rather than being driven by genuine concern for the people, particularly with the State approaching the 13th Manipur Assembly election in 2027.The SH-DCC said it would not allow anyone to "manipulate the pain and suffering" of ordinary people for political gains and pledged to continue raising public grievances irrespective of caste, creed or region.

It also vowed to defend the fundamental and constitutional rights of citizens and warned against any attempt to intimidate or deceive the public at the expense of their suffering.

"Condemn Violence, Demand Accountability, and Defend Democracy", the statement said.

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