Multiple Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs dodge Manipur Assembly session
assembly session of the Manipur assembly started on Wednesday amid tight security. A total of 10 Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs of Manipur including two ministers did not attend the session.
One of the MLA among the 10, Haokholet Kipgen from Saitu constituency in Kangpokpi had sought a leave of absence from the session beginning Wednesday.
The session, scheduled to run until March 5, will span five working days. Wednesday marked the commencement of the 5th session of the 12th Assembly of Manipur, inaugurated by Governor Anusuiya Uikey.
Addressing the assembly in Manipuri language, the Governor highlighted the government's accomplishments, emphasizing relentless efforts to ensure law and order and address complex issues.
Expressing anticipation for the support of members, the Governor shared a vision for a united Manipur, fostering harmony, solidarity, and mutual respect among its people.
The Governor underscored Manipur's status as a multicultural state, valuing diverse identities. The government's commitment to inclusive development was reiterated, with an appeal for cooperation to establish harmony and propel the state towards prosperity.
Manipur ‘s Information and public relation Minister Sapam Ranjan Singh earlier said that revised Budget Estimate 2023-24, Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (Fifth Amendment Bill), 2024 were the approved agendas which were decided to be placed in the Assembly.
The last one-day Assembly session, held on August 29, 2023, amidst the ongoing crisis, was adjourned sine die just
