Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 04 2009:
People's Vigilance Forum, Tamei Kendra has said that the clarification made by MLA Awangbou Newmai regarding the Forum's charges against the misuse of development funds in respect of the Constituency is unfortunate as the forum never thought that the MLA would have nexus with the corrupt and anti-social individuals.
A press release of the Forum alleged that some leaders are enjoying life by misguiding and misleading the poor people of the area.
It added that the Forum has been formed with an aim to educate people, regarding Government's policies and programmes, so that they are aware of irregularities and corrupt activities of officials and public leaders.
As a first step, the statement said, the Forum toured Tamei sub-division headquarters and found many irregularities/misuse of funds of Government Departments.
Out of various irregularities, projects like construction of Tamei bazar shed, construction of Liangmei High School and construction of guest house at Tamei headquarters were investigated and brought to light, it added.
The Forum further said that its members led by the president and some leaders carried out spot verification in the presence of media persons.
Maintaining that it would not remain silent in the face of any irregularity, the Forum said that it is ready to visit Tousem sub-division headquarters.