The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has launched a strong attack on the state administration under President’s Rule, alleging gross negligence in implementing crucial rural infrastructure projects despite the release of large central funds.

Speaking at Congress Bhawan in Imphal, MPCC President K. Meghachandra accused the government of completely failing to execute the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Phase-III works, sanctioned to enhance rural connectivity across the state.

Meghachandra said the Central Government had approved ₹404 crore and ₹205 crore in 2019 for constructing and upgrading 1.25 lakh kilometres of rural roads under PMGSY Phase-III. However, he claimed the project remains “totally unimplemented,” leaving rural roads across Manipur in a “pathetic condition.”

Although the tendering process began in 2024, it has yet to be completed. Meghachandra alleged that tenders were floated and cancelled “two or three times,” suggesting possible manipulation. He further claimed that the tender guidelines were deliberately framed to discourage local contractors, allowing officials and ministers to favour selected firms.

Condemning the functioning of the administration and the concerned department, the MPCC President said growing public frustration is evident from statewide protests against deteriorating roads. He urged the government to address people’s grievances instead of “looting public money” and to immediately push forward rural road works.

Meghachandra also cautioned that according to information from the relevant Ministry, PMGSY Phase-III projects must be tendered and executed before March 31, 2026, failing which the sanctioned funds may lapse. He pressed the administration to act swiftly to ensure Manipur does not lose vital financial support for improving its rural infrastructure.