Empowering Manipur: MLA’s Inspiring Peaceful Rally for Urgent PDS Rice Distribution in Kshetrigao
Sheikh Noorul Hassan, MLA of Kshetrigao, led a peaceful rally today protesting the prolonged non-distribution of Public Distribution System (PDS) rice in his constituency. Starting from his residence in Top Khongnangmakhong, the rally proceeded to the DC Complex of Imphal East.
Upon reaching the DC office, Hassan and his supporters had to meet with the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) instead of the District Commissioner (DC), who was occupied with other duties. Hassan expressed grave concerns about the eight-month suspension of PDS rice distribution, which has severely impacted the local community. He dismissed the plan to release just two months’ worth of rice and demanded the release of all pending rice within two to three days, threatening intensified protests if demands were not met.
Addressing the media, Hassan criticized the Department of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution (CAF&PD) for halting rice distribution since November under various pretexts. He noted that despite assurances from the Chief Minister to resolve the issue within two months, recent developments, including the appointment of 23 new fair price shop agents, have not aligned with the expected distribution.
Hassan expressed frustration over the government’s failure to act amid economic hardships and recent flooding in the constituency. He voiced concerns about being sidelined by the coalition government and questioned his exclusion from critical decisions, such as the appointment of an administrative committee chairman reportedly involved in a drug case.
“If the authorities fail to act swiftly, we will escalate our protests,” Hassan warned, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
The peaceful rally reflects growing discontent and impatience among constituents, with Hassan positioned at the forefront, demanding immediate governmental action to address the pressing needs of his community.
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