Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 12, 2010:
If the huge amount invested for development of hill areas in the state is utilized properly, it will be a great benefit for the government said president of the BJP, Manipur Pradesh, Sh Santikumar today.
The president conveyed this while speaking as chief guest in the concluding function of the patriots' remembrance month which was held at the head office of the party at Nityaipat Chuthek today.
He said that corrupt practices in the state is wide spread.
If this is not checked at the grass root level, the future of the state will be bleak he asserted.
A huge fund is being invested for development of hill areas in the state like as in other parts of the country.
But development remains stunted because funds are not used properly.
If the funds is are used properly, it shall be good for the state, he observed.
President of the BJP Yuba Morch, L Tejkumar who presided over the function recalled that BJP has been observing August of every year as patriots' month to pay homage to the martyrs of Manipur.
The observance function started from 1997 and will continue to do so every year.
BJP, national executive member and former MLA, M Bhorot graced the function as guest of honour.
Distribution of prizes to position holders of a painting competition marked the conclusion of the month long observance.