Zilla Parishad member clarifies
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, July 22 2017:
9 Tentha Zilla Parishad member Laishram Inaocha has clarified that the alligation made against him regarding the withdrawal of money from the Government in the name of constructing the wooden bridge at Tentha Khongbal Mayai Leikai under DRDA scheme is false .
Speaking to media persons, Inaocha stated that the construction of the wooden bridge was included as a work programme under DRDA, Thoubal .
However, the locals began constructing the bridge even before the Government’s order was issued since the bridge is crucial to the locals .
He further stated that he even contributed money for the construction of the bridge when he heard the news .
He said that when the fund was released by the Government, the bridge was already complete and added that the money was invested in building a temple at Tentha Leima Konjin after a rigorous discussion with the locals.