IMPHAL, June 1: \u201cThe Ibudhou Marjing complex has huge tourism potential and could be turned into an attractive tourist spot of the State. We dream of becoming a tourist destination in the future, for which the required infrastructure will be set up in the surrounding areas though without affecting any agricultural land,\u201d said Heignang MLA Nongthonmbam Biren today.<\/p>\n
The MLA was speaking after inaugurating three community halls and a waiting shed this morning in his constituency.<\/p>\n
Continuing his address, the local MLA said he had observed on his way to the site some individuals digging earth along the Heingang-Pangei road and taking off the erected fencing pillars of the Pony sanctuary.<\/p>\n
He warned the individuals and anybody involved that in case the pillars are not returned to its proper place within two days, he will file a lawsuit against them.<\/p>\n
Disturbing such developmental work is unfortunate, he asserted.<\/p>\n
The individuals had removed the fencing pillars of the Pony Sanctuary Park located at the foothills of Ibudhou Marjing range.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Chief Minister will take such disturbances to developmental works very seriously,\u201d he observed.<\/p>\n
Speaking of developmental works in the area, he said the newly developed road connecting Heingang with Pangei will be black topped soon and it will be developed into a double lane.<\/p>\n
Agricultural land should not be used for other purposes, he said.<\/p>\n
Reassuring the people, he said they should not worry much, as for developing tourism in the area, they can utilise nature\u2019s gift to Heingang.<\/p>\n
He said he is against constructing community halls on playgrounds, but such halls need to be constructed for the benefits of the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe, Meiteis have no place to gather and discuss the progress in the society,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
People should utilise the community halls in a befitting manner and not only as a hall for local ritual ceremonies, he said before adding it could also act as a playground for the children.<\/p>\n
The newly constructed bridge near the old one connecting Achanbigei and Heingang will be inaugurated soon, he said.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s function was organised by the Heingang Development Congress Co-ordination Committee.<\/p>\n