The BJP-led coalition Ministry in Manipur is now facing threats of agitation, including economic blockade along the national highways, over unpaid wages to many sections of the people. The local media is already boycotting government news protesting against the non-payment of advertisement bills.
The media started the indefinite boycott from April 24 protesting against the non-payment of advertisement bills running into several crores of rupees. The government has not explained why the bills have not been cleared.
Meanwhile, State BJP president A. Sharda is reported to have sought one month’s time to make the necessary payment to the local media following which the boycott has been relaxed.
