The Union government will take every possible step to convert Loktak Lake into a world class eco-tourism hotspot with all facilities, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said in Bishnupur Sunday.
Sonowal, who arrived in Imphal on Sunday to rally for the BJP ahead of the polls, was speaking at an interaction meeting with the Loktak Lake community held at Ithing Community Hall, Bishnupur district. It was organised by the BJP Thanga Mandal.
“The lake is indeed a blessing to the people of Manipur and India as a whole, for its unique natural beauty. The more the tourists visit the lake, there will be more economic growth for the Loktak Lake community,” he added.
Sonowal said that Manipur once remained a “dark state” during the Congress regime in the Centre as well as in the state, but with the inception of the BJP-led government, Manipur has started witnessing development.
“It is the support of the people of Manipur and their blessing which enabled the BJP-led government under the leadership of Chief Minister N Biren bring tremendous development in its five-year regime,” he said.
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special focus on Northeast, people of Manipur will witness nothing other than development after the formation of an absolute BJP government in Manipur.
He appealed to the people of Manipur to vote for the BJP to ensure that the government continues to safeguard the rights, protect the public and make a progressive and peaceful society.
Speaking at the occasion, Thanga MLA Tongbram Robindro assured his best effort to amend the Loktak Protection Act, 2006 to ensure that it does not affect the indigenous life of the fisher community.
The function was also attended by Union minister of state for Social Justice and Empowerment, Pratima Bhoumik, BJP Manipur vice-president Ch Chidananda and other party workers.
