Imphal, January 29: The violation of human rights especially that of women by security forces in the name of counter insurgency in Manipur should never be tolerated, said Lok Sabha MP, Dr Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar during her whirlwind visit to Imphal today.
Speaking at the reception function held in her honour at ISCKON Complex here, Dr Kakoli Ghosh, who is also the president of All India Trinamool Mahila Congress, felt that a meaningful dialogue on the conflict situation of the state would bring normalcy back. She conveyed that the Trinamul Congress leader, Mamata Banerjee will shortly highlight the problems of Manipur to the Centre.
She said, the rights violation against the civil populace of Manipur especially against women would never be tolerated. Therefore, it is pertinent to empower the women of Manipur and provide jobs to the youths. This would greatly help in ushering normalcy in the state.
Dr Kakoli Ghosh further noted that Manipur is included in the tourism map of India. The promotion of tourism in the state would help in development of the state. She lamented that Manipur remains undeveloped even as the country attained independence 62 years ago.
Speaking to reporters at the Imphal Airport before leaving Imphal, Dr Kakoli Ghosh said that her visit to the state is concerned with the establishment of the party's Mahila Congress in the state following an instruction from the party leader.
She said, NJ Hoinu Misao and Sustibala Ningthoujam have been appointed as the Joint Convenors of the Manipur Pradesh Tinamool Mahila Congress. Other members of the party would soon be elected.
Hueiyen News Service
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