Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 02 2010:
In a major development for the empowering of women in grass root politics, a lottery for the determination of reserved wards in the coming nagar panchayat and municipality elections was conducted today at GM Hall.
In line with reservation of seats for women in nagar panchayat and municipality, the Imphal Municipality Council today drew lots for the determination of 100 reserved seats for women out of approximately 270 seats.
There are 18 nagar panchayats and 8 municipality councils in the valley districts of Manipur comprising some 270 seats which will go to the polls before the State general election.
Regarding the 'rule and regulations' of the upcoming nagar panchayat and municipality elections, a meeting of political parties has been called by the election commission tomorrow at State election office in DC office complex, Imphal West.
Mention may be made that 3-4 months ago, 6 councilors of Imphal Municipality Council including its chairperson were suspended by the government for a period of 6 months on charges of graft and misuse of funds.