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Imphal, July 6 : The Manipur Assembly today took strong exceptions to the statement of Punjab Congress MLA Ajit Inder Singh Mofar that stray dogs be sent to north eastern states and China in the Punjab Assembly.
Th Lokeshore, Speaker said considering the displeasure expressed by the members of the House both ruling and Opposition he said he would intimate the matter in writing to Punjab Speaker.
Gaikhangam, Home Minister said the statement of the MLA in the Punjab Assembly was undignified, unparliamentary, derogatory. It is unfortunate that such irresponsible remark was made in the Assembly. People of the entire north eastern region are unhappy over the issue and racist statement should not be given by responsible person the Home Minister said.
I Hemochandra, Minister said it was an insinuation. Dr I Ibohalbi raising the matter during call attention said if responsible people issue statements which hurt sentiments of people it will lead to disintegration of the people. He demanded that the Punjab Assembly should form a House committee to look into the matter. He enquired what actions were taken up against the MLA by the central or Punjab government.
The Manipur Assembly today passes demands for grants for six departments. Six bills were also introduced.
Chief Minister, O Ibobi singh presented demands for grants for Medical amounting to Rs 359 cr, for labour and employment amounting to Rs 15.95 cr, for tribal affairs amounting to Rs 400 cr, animal husbandry amounting to Rs 76 cr, for Panchayat amounting to Rs 54 cr and Irrigation and flood control amounting to Rs 681 cr.
Opposition MLAs, L Ibomcha, Dr I Ibohalbi and Th Shyamkumar moved cut motion saying that there is improper medical facilities in rural and hill areas, improper implementation of labour laws, failure to control repeated flood. They however withdrew the cut motion after assurances by the concerned ministers to look into the grievances and the demands were passed unanimously.
Chief Minister, O Ibobi Singh also introduced four bills, Manipur Value Added Tax, Manipur Protection of Interests of Depositors, Manipur Professions, Trades and Manipur Municipalities Bill.
Mr Ibobi also presented CAG report for the financial year 2010-11. During question hour L Nandakumar said there should be a proper land law for hill areas conducive to the traditional and cultural heritage of the people living in the area.
Th Debendra , Minister Revenue said the number of hill villages paying Hill house tax is 1146 and 2193 villages are paying hill house tax to the government
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