Newmai News Network Imphal | January 24 Manipur Health and Family Welfare Minister L Jayantakumar Singh today termed the burning of the uniforms issued to them by the ASHA workers on January 21 as “really unfortunate.” Dialogue and discussion will lead to understanding between one another, maintained the Minister addressing a press conference held at his office chamber in the presence of the representatives of the ASHA Workers Union and media persons. He also appealed the ASHA volunteers not to opt violence when they are demanding something, rather they should forward the matter to the concerned in time, for knowledge and timely action. Regretting the incident at Khuman Lampak, one of the ASHA representatives said that the incident was really unfortunate. It was an accident arises out of misunderstanding and miscommunication, she said. She also demanded unconditional release of the ASHA workers arrested on the day. Drawing the attention of the Chief Minister, the ASHA Workers Union representatives conveyed they would apologise for mistakes. Jayantakumar also assured that the ASHA Workers arrested on the charge of damage of public property on the day when “Chief Ministergi Hakselgi Tengbang”, a welfare scheme of the poor was launched, will be released. He further informed that the pending demands of the ASHAs will be discussed with the Chief Minister and necessary action will be taken up.
