Manipur, Sept. 23 -- Grassroots governance in hill districts is in jeopardy due to the prolonged absence of the executive council, caretaker chairman of Ukhrul ADC Yaronsho Ngalung said.

For empowerment of the grassroots governance in the hills, caretaker chairman of Ukhrul ADC Yaronsho Ngalung has urged the state government to ensure smooth passage of the proposed Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Council Bill, 2021 at the earliest.

It is crucial that the government passes the bill and makes it a law in order to strengthen the local self-governance in the hill districts, Ngalung said this while interacting with the media at his office in Ukhrul town on Wednesday.

His statement came amid growing public support across the hill di...