JIRIBAM, May 3: Representatives of the All Manipur Working Journalists` Union (AMWJU) and All Jiribam Working Journalists` Union (AJWJU) met with the Forest, Law and Revenue minister Th Debendra Singh at his office today around 11 am in regard to the construction of a press club in Jiribam.
During the meeting the Revenue minister gave his assurance regarding the issue and had said he will help from to the best of his level. However, it would be best to inform the Chief Minister, he said.
AMWJU was represented by president W Shyamjai Singh, vice-president Ratan Luwangcha whereas AJWJU was represented by its advisor Th Sarat Kumar Singh and general secretary M Romeo Singh. United Committee Manipur (UCM) was represented by its president Y Nabachandra Singh during the meeting with the minister.
AMWJU president W Shyamjai Singh said the Chief Minister has been apprised on the need for the establishment of a press club at Jiribam in the past.
There are also instances when the Chief Minister, himself had showed interest in the establishment of the Press Club in Jiribam.
Meanwhile, the representatives of the AJWJU has decided to stay in Imphal for some more days to press for their demand.
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