MOREH, Feb. 19 -- In protest against the decision to allow developmental projects to be undertaken by private contractors regarding the Border Area Development Programme (BADP), more than 350 villages under BADP from different parts of the State including Ukhrul, Churachandpur and Chandel districts have resolved not to vote for BJP candidates and boycott the party in the MP elections if the issue is not resolved at the earliest.

The cabinet meeting held at Churachandpur in 2017 had directed that Rs 5 Lakh will be allocated to village authorities while funds beyond Rs 5 lakhs will be commissioned through tenders to contractors.

The statements were made by secretary of All Manipur Border Area Development Association (AMBADA), Jamthang Mat...