Peoples’ convention on election held

Imphal, Jan 24: League of Indigenous People Upliftment and HERICOUN organised a Convention on People and Election, Politicisation of Economic Blockade as part of the Election Campaign was held today Gandhi Memorial hall. Leaders of different political parties, representatives of civil society organisations and different communities and media persons participated in the convention.
Speaking at the convention, HERICOUN President L. Ratankumar expressed grave concern at the state government and the centre blaming each other instead of trying to resolve the problem of indefinite economic blockade. He also alleged that both the governments are trying to  gain political mileage ahead of the assembly election in the state. He said the convention was held to listen to people’s grievances due to the prevailing situation in the state and to discuss what steps can be taken to resolve the present impasse. Ratankumar said sincere and honest measures by the govts are needed to end the issue.