Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 22, 2009:
Social worker L Ibotomba has today dismissed the ban on Wangkhei AC MLA and Industry Minister, Y Erabot by the so-called Development Committee of Ward No 22, which appeared in sections of the media.
Dismissing the ban on Minister Y Erabot, social worker told reporters at the office of the New Lambulane Welfare Committee, New Lambulane, that the allegation leveled by the Development committee of Ward No 22 was baseless.
He said, residents of ward no.22 are totally blind about the existence of a 'development committee' of the ward.
He said that some vested individuals were publishing the matter through the press.
On the allegations that the minister is biased and sidelining the minorities, L Ibotomba said, the minister is very much concerned for the welfare of the minorities.
He is also liked by the minority communities within the AC.
He said that the vested individuals who worked for their interest are trying to create enmity amongst the various communities residing in the AC.
Ibotomba also charged that the councilor of ward no 22 is also a person who doesn't know his status.
He appealed all concerned not to raise the issue again.
Chairman of New Lambulane Welfare Committee, Sopao Haokip, social worker Naziba Begum and Nengngaikim were present during the press meet.