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IMPHAL: Assuring to extend all possible help from Union Government, Union Minister of Consumers Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan insisted Manipur government on implementation of National Food Security Act in the State ensuring the benefits to the people. The union minister today laid foundation for construction of Food Storage Depots in Bishnupur and Sawombung at FCI Regional Office in Old Assembly Complex. Asserting FCI Regional Office will be made full fledged, Ram Vilas Paswan demanded proper security for the employees. He said with the completion of conversion of Lumding-Silchar Broad-Gauge by March this year, supply of food stocks will not be interrupted. Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said FCI keep food grains stocks in 3 month advance, and it is the State Government’s responsibility to distribute it to the people. He further said food storage godowns will be constructed in Tamenglong and Chandel districts if state government provides land. The minister also said implementation of National Food Security Act will solve the issue of unavailability of PDS items in the State. He further said implementation of the Act will benefit 88% of rural population and 85% in urban areas. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, who was the Chief Guest at the function said the State will face difficulties in implementing Food Security Act due to the prevailing poor financial conditions. The chief minister said if the Centre is ready to extend financial support then there is no harm in implementing the Act. Stating that FCI Regional Office exists only for namesake, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi urged the Union Minister to convert it into a full-fledged one and make it function effectively. Asserting that the State lacks adequate Food Storage facilities, the chief minister asked the Union Minister to construct more food storage facilities. He further said the State government will try to give land for construction of Food Storage Depots in Tamenglong and Chandel districts.   While, the upcoming Food Storage Depot in Bishnupur district will have 5000 metric tonne storage capacity, the one coming up in Sawombung will have a storage capacity of 10000 metric tonne. After laying the foundation stone, Ram Vilas Paswan left for Delhi at around 10:30 am. 

IMPHAL: MLA RK Anand today inspected the new resettlement sites for people affected by airport expansion at Ningombam and Malom and assured to urge Chief Minister Okram Ibobi to announce special economic package.Officials of power department and district administration accompanied RK Anand in the inspection. People living in the resettlement sites voiced electric, drinking water and road issues to the MLA. After listening their grievances MLA Anand assured of looking into the matter as soon as possible. MLA RK Anand also oversaw the road maintenance under PMGSY in Naoriya-Pakhanglakpa constituency along with engineers of Project Implementing Unit, PWD. Locals of Konjeng Leikai and Ningombam expressed their desire to speed up the work.  MLA instructed the engineers to complete the work as soon as possible. RK Anand said there is no complain of the ongoing work and he will use his power as an MLA to stop any forthcoming work if quality is compromise. He also appeal department concerned, contractors and people to assist in speedy completion of works. 

IMPHAL: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi said central projects and other developmental works in Manipur are facing frequent disturbances which is hampering the work progress. He was speaking on the last of three-day observation of Rani Gaidinliu’s 100th birth anniversary organised by Kabui Mothers’ Association Manipur at MFDC Auditorium, Palace Compound. Okram Ibobi who graced the function as chief guest said, a statue of late freedom fighter Rani Gaidinliu will be installed at a proper place in recognition of her contribution. Ibobi admitted the Central projects in the state face frequent interruptions. He appealed for public support so that these projects can be completed on time. The chief minister said Jiribam-Tupul Railway project is one of the major projects which is underway at full swing. He said kidnapping of 3 workers by unknown gunmen has created panicky situation for the other workers and officials. Ibobi  appealed to the kidnappers to release the abducted 3 workers unharmed. Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who was the president at the function said the Central and State Government have always recognise the bravery and contribution of the late freedom fighter Rani Gaidinliu. He said recognising her contribution to the nation the Central Government released coins of Rs 100 and Rs 5 denominating her picture to mark the 100th Birth Anniversary of Rani Gaidinliu. 

IMPHAL: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi today said proper investigations will be made to find out the truth in the Lilong incident that led to the death of a minor boy. Replying to media persons on the sidelines of the inaugural function of Secure Office Complex, the chief minister maintained that it is unreasonable to protest against non-expansion of roads by disrupting normal life. He said security measures were taken to prevent acts of violence in the protest. Okram Ibobi further said truth will be known only after the autopsy report of the deceased is available. He said the loss of life was unfortunate and government will do whatever it can after looking into the matter. 

IMPHAL: Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress President MLA Thounaojam Shyamkumar shocked the political circuit by threatening to step down by April 1. Andro constituency MLA Thounaojam Shyamkumar made the statement at a press meet held at MLA Quarter at Kanglapat. Thounaojam Shyamkumar said he cannot trust the present political system in India. He accused the ruling government at the Centre and state for failing to curb corruption and bring good governance. He accused the Okram Ibobi led Congress government for failing to bring law and order in Manipur. He also accused the state government officials for indulging in corrupt practices. Regarding these issues, Thounaojam Shyamkumar said he is going to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central leaders. He said if the central leaders fail to give him assurance then he will resign from his post on 1st April.MLA Thounaojam Shyamkumar said he is disheartened after Mamata Banerje led All India Trinamool Congress Committee government at West Bengal is accused in Sharada Scam.  Regarding the Sharadha Scam, Thounaojam Shyamkumar informed the media persons that he wrote to Mamata Banerjee to clear the party’s stand in the scam. He said he will resign from AITCC if the party is guilty in the scam. He said he will also resign from the post of MLA as he is unhappy with bad governance in the state. 

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) today observed 129th Foundation Day of Indian National Congress at Congress Bhavan. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, MPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Council of Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, Congress MLAs, office bearers of frontal, district and block level committees were present at the observance. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi said Congress seems to be weakening in some states as ups and downs in politics is obvious. However Chief Minister reminded that UPA returned and ruled for 10 years after NDA led govt under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Ibobi also clarified that there is no question of begging the rightful share of the state from the centre where NDA is ruling.  MPCC President and Deputy CM Gaikhangam said people have time and again tested the Congress govt and they clearly understand those hypocrites who criticise Congress. They have said whatever they wanted and later changed party. He maintained that time will soon come when those who are with BJP will criticise BJP again. 

IMPHAL: Dhanamanjuri University Manipur Bill 2014 and Sangai National University Manipur Bill 2014 were introduced in the Manipur state assembly. Education Minister M Okendro introduced the two Bills on the second day of winter session today. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi introduced the Manipur Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Bill 2014. The chief minister also introduced the annual report of Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram 2013-14. Replying to a starred question by MLA Kh Joykishan on developing other religious places, chief minister Okram Ibobi told the House that the government does not provide funds to any of the religious institutions in the state. He said the renovation work of Shri Shri Govindaji Temple was entirely carried out by revenues generated by the Temple Board. Replying to a question by MLA Th Shyamkumar during Question Hour, Education Minister M Okendro informed the House that there are enough teachers in schools under SSA and RMSA. He said the process of rationalisation will be completed soon. In reply to a question by MLA Kh Joykishan, Works Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar said expansion of Keishampat to Malom road will be completed at the earliest possible. Responding to discussion on a matter of public interest on the failure to fill the vacant posts in four govt aided colleges raised by  Dr Irengbam Ibohalbi, Education Minister M Okendro said the state government will try to fill up the vacancies by March 2015.  Replying to a Calling Attention motion moved by Dr Irengbam Ibohalbi on the threat to peace due to lack of transparency in surrender policy for UGs, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who also holds the Home portfolio said there is proper rehabilitation policy for surrendered UGs in the State. He said about 2600 cadres have surrendered so far under Suspension of Operation and Memorandum of Understanding. Gaikhangam told the House that accommodations will be provided to them once the construction of rehabilitation centres is complete.