Joykisan says no to politics of pitching one community against the other Foundation stone of lift at Press Club laid

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jul 18 : Thangmeiband AC MLA Khumukcham Joykisan has stated that elected representatives should refrain from engaging in activities that sets one community against the other, for vote bank politics.
He made the statement during a foundation laying ceremony to install a lift system (elevator) at the building of  Manipur press Club at Majorkhul.
The ceremony was attended by Editors' Guild  Manipur president Khogen-dra Khomdram, All Manipur Working Journalists' Union (AMWJU) president Asem Bhakta and journalists of different media  houses.
At the function, Joykisan appealed to the people of Manipur to work towards building emotional integrity.
He reiterated that elected representatives should not mislead people into creating communal enmity to secure their own positions.
The MLA appealed to the media houses and the people to contribute to Mani- pur's development by working towards ending the conflict.
When asked about the internal dynamics among BJP MLAs and the uncertainty surrounding Presi- dent’s Rule, Joykisan remarked that he is not in a position to comment on the matter. He emphasized that further clarity on Manipur’s political direction is expected once the upcoming session of Parliament commences.
He, meanwhile, said that the lift system at Manipur Press Club can accommodate eight people and its installation will be completed soon.
AMWJU president  Asem  Bhakta said that the installation of the lift system will greatly benefit people, especially the elderly, who frequent the Press Club.