IMPHAL, June 10: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today visited the bereaved family of Phanjoubam Taropot, former head of PTI news service Manipur Bureau, who passed away on June 3 following a brief illness.<\/p>\n
Gaikhangam met the family members and interacted with Late Tarapot`\u2122s wife and children.<\/p>\n
He also apologised to the family members that he could not visit earlier due to many issues piling up in the state.<\/p>\n
The Dy CM also paid floral tribute at the portrait of Tarapot at the residence.<\/p>\n
Speaking to media persons regarding the ongoing operation launched by army along Indo- Myanmar border, Gaikhangam said that the matter is sensitive so it will not be right to give comment as of now.<\/p>\n
Giving his opinion regarding the ADC election, the Dy CM said that there is no plan for any post poll alliance with other political parties to form a front in the Autonomous Districts Council (ADC) but expressed hope that the Congress party will win majority of seats in four districts out of six.<\/p>\n
He further said that any candidate from other political parties willing to join the Congress will be welcome by the party.<\/p>\n
But just for the sake of forming ADC, the Congress party would not stoop so low and join with any political party, he affirmed.<\/p>\n
He lauded and thanked the party`\u2122s candidates for the ADC election despite various hurdles and threats they had to face during the election campaign.<\/p>\n
Many Congress candidates were threatened by outfits to create fear psychosis to its supporters and win the election by force, Gaikhangam said.<\/p>\n\n