IPFM conducts public consultative meet to tackle corruption in State affairs
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, February 21 2026: The Indigenous Peoples' Forum Manipur organised a one-day public consultative meet on "Transparency and Accountability in Implementation of Development Programmes in Manipur" on February 21 at Classic Hotel, North AOC, Imphal.

Following in-depth discussions, the meet unanimously recommended the formation of a committee/forum under IPFM to address the pervasive corrupt practices in Manipur's State affairs.

The event commenced with a keynote address by Ashang Kasar, social activist and chief advisor, IPFM, who underscored the imperative of eradicating corrupt practices in Manipur to usher in transformative change.

A panel of distinguished speakers deliberated on critical issues, including: "Transparency and accountability in development programme implementation", "Disproportionate assets of Government officers", "Role of MLAs and Ministers in development programmes" and "Measures to abate corruption".

The panel comprised Dr Dhanabir Laishram, social scientist; Hemanta Kumar Ningombam; Raees Ahamed Tampak, general secretary, UMPC Manipur; Prof Chinglen Maisnam, Professor of Economics and Head, Department of South East Asian Studies, Manipur University; and Dr Gaikhamsin Riamei, former Co-ordinator of Centre for Women Rights and Duties Education, Manipur University.

The participants concluded with resolute slogans - "Stop Corruption" and "Manipur Against Corruption" - and announced a series of follow-up actions, including a signature campaign, public meetings, awareness programmes, and submission of a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu/Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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