KIphire, January 27 (MExN): The United Sangtam Students' Conference (USSC), Kiphire District GBs Union, Citizen’s Welfare Society Kiphire (CWSK) and Singrep Village Council on Wednesday endorsed the United Sangtam Likhüm Pümji’s (USLP) demand for removal of the incumbent Kiphire Deputy Commissioner.
Earlier on January 25, the USLP had accused the Kiphire Deputy Commissioner of displaying “unethical and ignorant attitude” towards the its General Secretary during the ‘Aspirational District Committee’ meeting held on January 22 at the DC’s chamber and demanded removal of the official within 7 days.
Condemning the incident in a press release on Wednesday, the USSC appealed the government to “take cognizance of the unforgivable incident and ensure that voice of the people prevail by initiating strong action” against the perpetrator and fulfilling the USLP’s demand.
Stating its support to the USLP, the apex student body of the Sangtam community further appealed all the heads of departments and government servants to act with restrain while dealing with their fellow beings.
The Kiphire District GBs Union meanwhile condemned the ‘reprehensible act’ and called on the government to take up the matter seriously and take punitive measures to remedy the wrong.
Kiphire District GBs Union extends its fullest support and cooperation towards the demand place by USLP, it said in a press release.
In a separate statement, the CWSK backed the USLP’s decision stating that, “As administrative head of the district it is expected of Deputy Commissioner to work closely with all stakeholders taking into consideration the aspirational needs of the people in the district.”
The recent incident, it said, is a brazen example of how the district head is “thoughtlessly and selfishly functioning.” It alleged that the ‘working system’ of the incumbent DC was uncalled for and “unlikely that it will be remedied in near future.”
As such, it demanded the removal of the DC with immediate effect, in the interest and welfare of general public of Kiphire district.
The Singrep Village Council also condemned the ‘despicable attitude’ of the DC and stated that the Singrep village has “unanimously resolved to stand by the decision of USLP in removing the incumbent DC within 7 days.”
The council further appealed the authority to check the withdrawal of any funds by the incumbent DC during his tenure, alleging that “he is likely to play mischief to empty our District's fund and vanish.”
It also warned of “stern action” if their appeal is not taken into consideration.
