Govt will ensure ADCs function from districts: CM

IMPHAL June 12: The State government will ensure district based administration and functioning of the newly elected Autonomous District Councils now that the situation has improved much, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh replied to media queries regarding the centre of operation of the newly elected members.

The Chief Minister was attending a reception of the newly elected 47 ADC members of the party and another Independent candidate who joined the party today at the Congress Bhavan.

The programme was also attended by deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who is also the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president, party MLAs and ministers.

The Chief Minister congratulating the newly elected members said 6th ADC election has been a success for the party as well as the State as it was comparatively peaceful and cordial than the previous election and passed off without any major incidents.

Recalling the hostile atmosphere in which the last election was conducted in 2010, he said even after being elected, the illegal tag for the ADC continued which even led to loss of lives. However despite of all these circumstances, we are happy to have restored the democratic rights of the hill people, he added.

He continued we take pride that the government was able to peacefully conduct the ADC election within the schedule time and restore the trust of the people in democratic process.

The Chief Minister continued the parties which were opposing and boycotting the previous ADC election as illegal joined in the fray this year. This is a healthy sign as they have chosen the democratic political participation over violence, he added.

Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam also exalted the newly elected ADC members and said `We acknowledge the bravery of the candidates to contest with Congress tickets despite of all the intimidating threats and warnings.`

We value such participation to re-establish democratic rights more than the success of the 46 members, he added.

Gaikhangam also said that the function is meant to acknowledge and respect the contributions of the candidates and supporters to the democratic system.

Now we have to serve the people and fulfill the expectations of our voters who risked their lives for the party, he said.

The successful ADC candidates of the INC in the Manipur (Hill areas) District Council Election 2015 are M Morungson Maring of 1/Khoibu; Kh Morung of 2/Machi; Ch Meshil Maring of 3/Langol; S Tongpao Mate of 6/Sita; SK Joy Lamkang of 8/Komlathabi; Dilbung Ringo Lamkang of 10/Aihang; Ch Ngamthang Mate of 14/Sibong Khudengthabi; Gotinlam Gangte of 15/Moreh C; Lhukhosei Zou of 16(ST) Moreh B; T Jangkhongam Baite of 17/Moreh A; Ngamkholal Baite of 22/ Sugnu Hill Area; Khupkholen of 23/Sajik Tampak and Limkhojam Haokip of 24/Tulbung from Chandel District.

Demmang Haokip of 2/Leimatak; Paolal Haokip of 3/Henglep; Khaipao Haokip of 13/Kholmun; Ngamhao Touthang of 14/Tuibuong; K C Chonsei of 20/Sagang and pumtulthang Lienzo of 21/Sangaikot from Churachanpur District.

Haokholal Hangshing of 2/Kangpokpi; Seikhosat Kipgen of 4/T Waichong; Bhumi Prasad Basnet of 5/Irang Part II; Lamminthang Kipgen of 7/ Keithelmanbi; Lamkholen Kipgen of 9/Tujang; Lunthang Haokip of 10/Gamnom Sapermeina; Kaikhosei Lhouvum of 11/Motbung; S Damma Vaiphei of 13/ Kangchup; L Johny Gangmei of 14/ tintong Laijang; SD Dinglar Chiru of 15/Bungte Chiru; Paotinlun Chongloi of 16/Molkon; Thongzalun Mate of 17/Makokching; Thangjakham Misao of 18/Saikul; Seikholal haokip of 19/Lhungjang; Lunkhohen Haokip of 20/Mapao; Onthong Haokip of 21/Shingdai Khullen and ML Dominic Kasuowa of 23/Nongmaiching from Sadar Hills District.

Ramwangdin of 4/Tamei; Tadinang Gangmei of 9/Oinamlong; Hatlhing Doungel of 10/Phaitol; Charles Liangdiyang of 13/Tamenglong HQ; B Thambou of 17/ Haochong; Zino Kamei of 18/Noney; Alar Thoitak of 19/Dolang; S G Pammei of 20/Khoupum; Meinjin Rongmei Naga of 21/Nungnang; Kamei Khiakpou of 23/Nungba and S Lungin Gangte of 24/Longpi from Tamenglong District.

Samson Khodang of 19/Grihang and S Thotasheng of 23/Kamsom Khullen from Ukhrul District.

RS Henry Hiilii of 14/Koide from Senapati District