MLAs not distributing PDS items: PANDM
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 14 2015 :
People's Action for National Democratic Movement (PANDM) has alleged that the elected representatives are not distributing PDS items meant for the citizens.
It also alleged that the PDS items are never distributed in totality and regularly.
The condition is worst in the hill districts.
This was stated in a press release by PANDM.
It is further said that despite many appeals and memoranda submitted the efficiency in the distribution system of PDS is never improving.
Regarding this issue a memorandum was also submitted to Ram Vilas Paswan Union Minister CAF and PD.
The Union Minister instructed Okendra Moirangthem minister CAF and PD Government of Manipur on 12 May 2015 to do the needful.
It was further stated that on May 30 an ultimatum was also submitted to M Okendra to tone up the distribution of PDS items.
But the Minister had turned a deaf ear, alleged PANDM.
It also condemns the misuse of power by MLA Nunglun Victor of Chandel by assaulting SA Halim - an official of CAF and PD regarding PDS issue.
PANDM also threatened of a intensified agitation along with civil society organisations like Tangkhul Headmen's Association, Thadou Tribe Council, All Tribals Union Manipur, Indigenous Kuki People's Forum.
All Tribal Chiefs' Forum, Tribal Youths Council, Manipur.