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IMPHAL: BJP Manipur Pradesh President Thounaojam Chaoba today asserted that Sadar Hills will be upgraded to full-fledged district if BJP comes to power in the state. Speaking at one-day political awareness and mass enrolment programme held at CC Hall, Hengbung in Senapati district, Th Chaoba blamed Congress govt which has ruled 41 years in the state of neglecting the demand to convert Sadar Hills to a district. Although state govt claimed that law and order has improved the condition in hill areas still remained unchanged. Rebuking Chief Minister for visiting hill areas only during some festivals, Th Chaoba urged instead to look in the development of the hills. Chaoba appealed to vote for BJP in the upcoming ADC elections if people want overall developments.

IMPHAL: A team of BJP Manipur Pradesh workers led by party President Thounaojam Chaoba today met the bandh supporters of Tengnoupal at Sita Lamkhai and appealed to them to withdraw their agitation. Thounaojam Chaoba assured the people that he will personally report the difficulties faced by people of Tengnoupal on NH102 to the Centre and bring a long-lasting solution to the problem. National Council member, Yangkholet Haokip, general secretaries and members of morchas took part in the visit. The team met the protestors at Sita Lamkhai, where they blocked the roads and prevented people's movement. However, the protestors said they will continue their agitation until and unless their demands are met.  Thounaojam Chaoba further informed the people that he will discuss the matter with central leaders including the Prime Minister and press them to meet the demands. Chaoba appealed to the people of people to withdraw the bandh on NH102 considering not only the problems faced by the people of the state but also by traders on Myanmar border.

IMPHAL: Deputy chief minister Gaikhangam has accused the BJP Manipur president Thounaojam Chaoba of inviting law and order problems in the state by urging the centre to impose president's rule in Manipur. Reacting to what BJP Manipur President Chaoba said yesterday that BJP Manipur will urge the centre to impose President's Rule in Manipur, the deputy chief minister said BJP Manipur President's statement is like asking for Centre's help to create more law and order problems in the state. Gaikhangam was responding to queries by media persons at Central Agricultural University today. He was attending a workshop at the university. He said the law ad order situation in Manipur is good when compared to other states of the country. He maintained that when there was a huge tension between two communities in Gujarat when Narendra Modi was the chief minister, president's rule was not imposed. In response to the allegation on financial misappropriation Gaikhangam said more than 60 percent of centre funds have been utilised by the state. He also said by the end of March 80 to 90 per cent of the funds will be utilised.

IMPHAL: Defending Centre’s goof up on over BJP’s Vision Document 2015 terming North East people as immigrants, President of BJP Manipur Pradesh, Thounaojam Chaoba said political parties need to stop raking up the issue as Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself has offered unconditional apology. Addressing the media persons at the party’s Head Office at Nityaipat Chuthek, Th Chaoba said he urged the Central leaders to remove the word immigrants from the vision document. Chaoba said other political parties should stop dragging the issue to avoid communal clashes. Stating that state government has failed its governance, Chaoba said he will urge the Centre to impose President Rule in the state. 

IMPHAL: Thounaojam Chaoba today flagged off a motor-cycle rally from the party head office at Nityaipat Chuthek to spread awareness on ‘Run Marathon 2015’. More than 1,000 people along with 500 motor-cycles participated in the rally today. BJP Manipur State, Sports Cell is organising ‘Run Marathon 2015’ under the aegis of Athletics Association Manipur on the 22nd of this month. BJP is organising the marathon demanding good governance and against corruption in the state. The motor-cycle rally will cover Imphal West District and Imphal East District and spread the message. The rally will culminate at the house of BJP Sports Cell Convenor RK Priyobarta at Nongmeibung, Imphal East.  BJP Manipur Pradesh President Thounaojam Chaoba appealed to the people to participate in the marathon. 

IMPHAL: BJP Manipur Pradesh Yuva Morcha launched its Swachh Bharat Mission in the party’s state head office at Nityaipat Chuthek. Party President Thounaojam Chaoba and Yuva Morcha President Oinam Malesh inaugurated the program this morning. Later, dustbins and brooms were distributed at market sheds of Khwairamband Bazar. Oinam Malesh said the aim of this mission is to keep the surroundings neat and clean to help maintain good health among the people.  Thounaojam Chaoba said they are participating in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat mission to make India clean.

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the BJP led central govt will focus on North East region for development giving top priority towards Manipur. Rajnath Singh said this today in a meeting with the leaders of BJP Manipur Pradesh at his official Bungalow in 38 Ashoka Road in New Delhi. President of BJP Manipur Pradesh Thounaojam Chaoba, State General Secretary M Ashnikumar and BJP National Councillor Yanglet Haokip attended the meeting that lasted about 30 minutes. Leaders of BJP Manipur Pradesh highlighted many important state issues in the meeting that began at 11:15 in the morning. The Union Home Minister seriously listened to the points highlighted by State delegates and assured that he will look into the matter and will expedite on priority in the interest of the State.  He assured the State delegates that his ministry will extend all possible assistance for Manipur. Rajnath Singh also said he will visit Manipur once the Assembly election for New Delhi gets over.  

IMPHAL: BJP Manipur Pradesh President Thounaojam Chaoba yesterday lashed out at the state Congress government for not utilising the central funds. As observed across the country, National Youth Day was observed at the BJP Manipur Pradesh office organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha. Accusing the Ibobi-led government, Thounaojam Chaoba said the state government is unable to use the central funds which the Central government is sending on time. To solve the the problem, Union Ministers will visit the state and inspect the projects. He said as the current year has been announced as the Membership Year, to help in making the reject successful two members have been appointed as the State level Membership Drive Publicity & Propaganda and State Level Membership Drive Social Media.  As part of today’s function, a complaint box was also installed at the BJP Manipur Pradesh office. Party President Thounaojam Chaoba said people of the state can send problems and issues. Th. Chaoba said people of Manipur can send their complaint to the mailbox. As part of the function, around 30 members of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha donated blood at JNIMS, Porompat. 

IMPHAL: BJP Manipur Pradesh President Thounaojam Chaoba has emphasised that Bharatiya Janata Party’s one point agenda is to stop corruption. Chaoba said the party will not spare anyone involved in corruption cases. Addressing media persons at the party head office at Nityaipat Chuthek, Thounaojam Chaoba said BJP Manipur Pradesh will expose those involved in corruption including in the multi-crore Loktak Clean Up Scam. Regarding the multi-crore Loktak Clean Up Scam, Thounaojam Chaoba assured the people of Manipur that the party will speak at the right time and place. He said the public of Manipur should not think that the party has decided to keep quiet over the issue. He said people of Manipur need to wait for the right time as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to take major action.  Thounaojam Chaoba also announced that Thoudam Ibomcha, Upa-Adhakshya of Imphal East Zilla Parishad- Jiribam has joined the BJP. Thounaojam Chaoba said from tomorrow a complaint box will be installed at the office where people can drop in their suggestions and problems. He gave the assurance that the party will try to solve the issues faced by the people of the state.

IMPHAL: A team of members of BJP Manipur Pradesh led by president Thounaojam Chaoba yesterday visited the Imphal-Jiribam road to see the progress of the construction of the road. The team also met the CO of Headquarters 83 Road Construction Company, BRTF, RK Garg at Noney. The CO gave a detailed report on the progress of the road to the team. The BJP team visited the bridges on the Barak and Makru rivers. Later speaking to the media Th Chaoba expressed his doubt at the BRO's assurance that the Imphal-Jiribam road will be completed by March. He said the team saw no adequate machinery and workers in the construction of the road.  Chaoba said he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and concerned Union Minister on 15th of this month and urge them for early completion of the work. During the visit, the team was given a warm welcome at Phaitol village in Tousem sub division of Tamenglong district and Gularthon Bazar in Jiribam.