Change in electoral system needed to mitigate corruption: Khemchand

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Oct 1

Speaker Y. Khemchand said a new revolution in the electoral process is needed to change the system in the state during the 29th foundation day celebration of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) held here today at Akampat.

Speaking on the occasion, as chief guest Khemchand said the country has many educated people but only 45 percent is employable. If youth are given skill development training they will be employed easily in any avenue, he added.

He lamented that public in their heart do not have respect for those people who are into electoral politics. “On the other hand, people give priority to wealthy people at the time of electing representatives. Electors do not give importance to educational qualification or integrity of the person”, observed Khemchand.

The speaker also pointed out that to bring about a corruption-free Manipur, a revolution in electoral system is needed.

As a part of the programme prize were distributed to the toppers of master in computer application including annual sports of NIELIT.

Executive director NIELIT (Imphal, Kohima, Agartala) as guest of honour said people not only need to be educated but also should have skills. “It is not necessary to be highly qualified in respective fields if one wants to do a job. And people need to utilise their skills to become a successful”, he added.

Works minister, Thongam Biswajit as president of the function said the state need transformation not reformation. He assured to repair the road that reached NIELIT, Akampat immediately.

State informatics officer of National Informatics Centre, Kh. Rajen also attended the function as guest of honour.