Newmai News Network
Imphal: The Congress party in Manipur on Saturday accused the BJP-led NDA government at the centre as well as in Manipur of misleading the people with false narratives of development and youth empowerment.
Addressing the media at Congress Bhavan in Imphal today, Congress leader and former legislator from Ukhrul, Alfred Arthur alleged that nothing meaningful change in the field of development and youth empowerment was brought about in the last ten years of the BJP-led NDA government at the centre.
Must read | PM Modi Virtually Launches Multiple Projects for Manipur, Other NE States
In the state too, the BJP-led government did not bring any change. There is no development or empowerment of youth in the state, he said.
While they did nothing, these governments are blaming the previous Congress government only to cover up their failure and fooling the people with false narratives of development and youth empowerment, he alleged.
Citing an example, Alfred pointed to Sangshak village in Ukhrul district where no improvement in the economic status of the youths of the village is seen despite 10 years of BJP rule.
Also Read | Manipur: A Call for Unity and Survival
During Congress rule, job card holders used to get jobs for a maximum number of days in a year under MGNREGA, he claimed. However, since the BJP-led government came to power, there has been a drastic reduction in the number of days, he added.
Under the scheme, a job card holder has to get 100 days of work in a year. However, under the incumbent government, the job card holder could not get a job for even 10 days in a year.
This showed a drastic decline in the social security of citizens under the BJP government.
Also Read | Tangkhul Villages Celebrate Luira̱ Festival, Marking Start of Agrarian Season
Foundation stones for various development projects worth crores of rupees were laid by the leaders of the BJP-led NDA across the country but no groundwork for years, he said.
Alfred said that in fact, there is zero development in the country as well as in the state under BJP rule and stressed the need for urgent action to address the ever increasing unemployment among the youths of the country and state.
Also Read | Two Meitei Pangal labourers beaten by armed miscreants in Manipur’s border town Moreh
Attending the press conference, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) vice president Hareshwar Goswami reiterated the purpose of AICC leader Rahul Gandhi’s ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and said that unemployment is a crucial issue in the country.
The Congress promised the right to employment as well as apprenticeships for youths in a series of assurances made by its leader Rahul Gandhi, he added.
Also Read | Manipur Govt begins to deport Myanmar nationals
This is not a Ukhrul Times publication. UT is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse its content. Any reports or views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of Ukhrul Times.
Editorial | Development and Security in Tangkhul Areas of Manipur
About The Author
