Imphal, Jan 12: Rebel group Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCPM) today greets the workers of the region on occasion of the Drivers’ Day which falls on January 14. In a statement the rebel group which paying respect to the role of the drivers stated that observing Drivers’ Day shows that Communist movement in the state is marching ahead. The party also extended its gratitude to the publishers of Calendar for inclusion of Drivers’ Day. The statement further said that changes have been seen to the state of the farmers and labours of the state. It said that the Maoist has been standing for the poor farmers and the labours at time of suppression. On the issue problem being faced by the driver’s community the Maoist said that there was not even a case at which the outfit remain quite when attack or threats came to drivers’ community.
The Maoist further added that the authority still fails to deliver PDS items to the poor and needy. It also added that some people are also hijacking the rice issued for mid day meals. It said that the Maoist will not continue to voice against the non-distribution of PDS items instead it will start taking action against those responsible.