MDC calls for probe into delay in electrification project in SGH

TURA, Aug 30: Deputy Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) and Rongrikkimgre MDC, Nikman Ch Marak, on Tuesday sought the completion of the electrification of 20 villages under Chokpot region in South Garo Hills, while also seeking the constitution of an inquiry commission to probe the alleged corruption that led to the abandonment of the project.
According to a memorandum submitted by the Rongrikkimgre MDC to Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Power, Prestone Tynsong, the electrification of the said villages was taken up in 2010, but for certain reasons the work has remained abandoned for 12 years now.
The villages in question include Daji Adugre, Daji Boldakgre, Daji Rongkuakgre, Rongbinggre, Waro Songgitcham, Bugakolgre, Sangma Matchok, Nokwatgre, Ganggugri, Kalbanggre, Rongmigre, Nekalpagre, Rongrugre, Chiringmagre and Rongasigre.