36-hour strike brings Imphal to a standstill
The Hindu
Movements of vehicles were also blocked
Normal life in all localities under 161 panchayats in Manipur was disrupted as a result of the 36-hour total lockdown called by the panchayat members. Members and other activists came out from early morning on Thursday to enforce the strike. The panchayat members are protesting against the non-release of the central fund by the Manipur government for various people oriented projects.
The striking members said that the Union government had sanctioned the necessary funds. However, the Manipur government did not sanction its matching share. In addition, the fund sanctioned by the Centre was also withheld. When their repeated requests did not elicit any positive response from the State government, the members held a meeting on January 25 at the Panchayat Bhavan at Porompat in Imphal east district to take a decision on the strike. The members also boycotted the Republic day celebrations in protest.
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