Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 23 2009:
Complaining that NREGS wages for 50 days have not been paid to villagers of Poi, Ukhrul district and that he was humiliated by the Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul district, Poi village headman Patrick Shimray has submitted a written representation to the Chief Secretary to take up befitting actions against the Deputy Commissioner.
According to the representation, Patrick Shimray and other members of the Village Authority called on DC N Ashok Kumar at about 12.15 pm of December 19 to highlight grievances of the villagers regarding non-payment of NREGS wages.
But the DC responded quite rudely and repeatedly abused and humiliated the headman.
Alleging that the DC did irreparable damages to the his dignity and reputation of Tangkhul community, Patrick Shimray sought immediate action failing which appropriate legal proceedings would be initiated against the concerned authorities.