Delegation of Opposition MPs leaves for Manipur
The Hindu
The Opposition MPs of the INDIA bloc left for Manipur on July 29 and have sought to use helicopters in the ethnic strife-torn State and if allowed, they will visit the far-flung areas of Churachandpur, where fresh violence has taken place.
A delegation of Opposition MPs of the INDIA bloc left for Manipur on July 29 to make an on-the-spot assessment of the ground situation in the ethnic strife-torn State.
The MPs left for the northeastern State on a commercial flight from Delhi.
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Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary told reporters before their departure that they want to visit as many relief camps in Manipur as possible and talk to the affected people.
"Our endeavour is to make an assessment of the situation prevailing in the State. We hope that the State government will not create any hindrance during our visit," Mr. Chaudhary said.
He said the government should make efforts to restore normalcy in Manipur, bring peace and resolve the pain and suffering of the people of the State.
The Congress leader said they will also meet Governor Anusuiya Uikey and apprise her of their experiences during the visit.
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, on Saturday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.