Imphal, June 27 -- A delegation of former members of the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) met with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan on Friday to submit a memorandum regarding the delay in conducting ADC elections in the state.

The memorandum expressed concern over the prolonged absence of elections to the ADCs, which have been pending since 2020. The delegation highlighted that the delay is in violation of Section 13 of the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils Act, 1971, and has affected governance in the hill areas.

According to the delegation, the non-conduct of elections for over four years has disrupted local self-governance in tribal areas and impeded the implementation of various development schemes.

They sta...