Association threatens
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 05 2018:
Mapithel Dam Affected Village Headmen/Chiefs and Elders Organisation (MDAVHCEO) has threatened to oppose the inauguration of the dam by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, until and unless proper compensation is provided to the affected party.
Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club today, the organisation's chairman, AS Solomon stated that the State Government had earlier agreed to the demands raised by the affected people including providing economic livelihood and special packages to those affected by the dam, proper rehabilitation package and grant for the affected people, proper compensation for land owners affected by projects taken up by the Government etc.
He claimed that the Water Resource Minister had even stated that the demands are reasonable.
Threatening to boycott the construction works of the dam, he said that the organisation will also oppose the inauguration of the dam by the Prime Minister during his visit to the State in March.