Mizo-poor men to fight against corruption and poverty

Aizawl, Jan 09 (UNI) Poverty-striken people of Mizoram formed an organisation, "Mizoram Mirethei Inzawmkhawm" (MMI)--Association of poor People, here today to fight against corruption and for the development of economically backward people of the state.

Addressing mediapersons, MMI president Lalzawmliana said the main objective of the organisation was to ensure that the gap between rich and poor decreases.

mr Lalzawmliana said MMI has no intention to move against government but it would fight against corruption and financial manupulation of the state and act as a "watch-dog" for development projects if poor people get their share.

He accused the political parties of the state for oppressing the backward people and said, ''Every political party promises to eradicate proverty before elections but forget about it once they came into power.'' UNI