Dimapur, July 12 (MExN): The Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) has demanded that Parliamentary Secretary for Irrigation and Flood Control, Jacob Zhimomi “immediately intervene” and look into the plight of the villages Yeveto, Hakhizhe, Kiyezu, Hetoi and Zuheshe which have been submerged by the waters of Zubza River.
“The affected villages lie under his constituency for which he is responsible and accountable,” the WSH stated in a press release while informing that paddy fields, plantations and many other properties have been damaged.
“The Parliamentary Secretary has made some tall promises and assured that good flood control measures will be built, but it has not matched up with his words,” the WSH stated and further demanded proper compensation for the damaged properties. The unfortunate villagers have to undergo through such hard times every monsoon, it added.
‘Be responsible representatives’
Meanwhile, the WSH called on its elected representatives to be “responsible” towards the electorates as they have been elected by the people. “Mere holding of a portfolio and shrugging of the responsibility bestowed on them have only brought disgrace to the community and misery to the people,” the WSH maintained.
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