MDA convenor M Tombi said that if there are security along the national highways, the collection of illegal taxes and other illegal activities could be minimised.

The engineers overseeing the construction works informed the team that the Irang Bailey Bridge along the National Highway-37 would be completed by late Saturday late or Sunday.

With the political crisis in Manipur, 13 assembly seats of Manipur remain vacant.

MDA welcomes the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Act East Policy may not bring development in the country without bringing development in northeastern states including Manipur.

"Instead of considering the burning issues, some political parties are fighting to get political benefits."