Imphal, Oct 27: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh’s clarification over the allegations by Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) regarding the inauguration of the 50 bedded hospital in Ukhrul district failed to calm the anger of the Tangkhul body as it announced more stringent move declaring ban to Chief Minister and his Ministerial colleague to the soil of Ukhrul district.
A group of reporters based in Imphal was invited to take stock of the hospital building at which the Chief Minister had stated ‘ready for inauguration’. More serious issues arises is the statement given to media persons by Weapon Zimik, President of TNL at which he stated that even if the required infrastructures are provided for the newly constructed hospital Chief Minister Okram Ibobi will not be allowed to enter Ukhrul town again.
The Tangkhul Naga Long, an apex Tangkhul civil society organization has been the government of trying to mislead the people by forcibly inaugurating the district hospital which is yet to be completed. It also accused the government of not providing proper medical infrastructures to the hospital saying that instead of 50 beds which is supposed to be provided there are at present only 30 beds.
The TNL President cautioned that even if all the projects are completed Chief Minister will not be given assent to inaugurate it although it can be inaugurated by other officials.
Media team along with Weapon Zimik and his team today inspected the condition of Ukhrul District Hospital and found lack of infrastructures. They claimed that they found beds and other machines which were not installed on the day of CM’s visit to Ukhrul on Oct 24.
