Day: August 11, 2014

IMPHAL, August 11: Sitting Member of the Legislative Assembly from Hiyanglam constituency Maibam Kunjo son of M Mangoljao of Hiyanglam Awang Leikai died this early morning around 4.30 at his Babupara quarter following an illness.

The Governor has also declared half-holiday on August 12 from 1pm for all offices and educational institutions under the government of Manipur.

Maibam Kunjo was 73 years old and is survived by five sons and two daughters.

Kunjo won the Hiyanglam Assembly seat in the 2012 Assembly election on an All India Trinamool Congress ticket.

A condolence ceremony was also held this morning at his Babupara quarter with personnel of the 1st Manipur Rifles according a 21-gun salute.

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh visited the aggrieved family soon after receiving the news of the MLA’s demise and paid his last respect to the former minister.

Condoling the death of the MLA, he said Kunjo was a man of integrity and kind-hearted.

His absence will be missed, the Chief Minister said conveying his condolence to the bereaved family.

Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam and Speaker Th Lokeshwar Singh also visited the aggrieved family.

The ceremony was also attended by Khangabok MLA O Landhoni Devi, Singjamei MLA I Hemochadra Singh, Bishnupur MLA K Govindas, Oinam MLA I Ibohanbi Singh, Thongju MLA Th Biswajit Singh, Wangkhem MLA K Meghachandra Singh, Khurai MLA Ng Bijoy Singh Konthoujam MLA K Sarat Singh, Patsoi MLA Ak Mirabai, Singhat MLA Ginsauan Hau, Uripok MLA L Nandakumar, Thanlon MLA Vungzagin Valte, Tipaimukh MLA Chaltonlien Amo, Wangoi MLA O Lukhoi Singh, Tengnoupal MLA D Korungthang, Phungyar MLA Victor Keishing..

In his condolence message, Gaikhangam said that K Kunjo’s death was a shock to him.

He said Kunjo was a considerate and a beloved leader to the people of his constituency.

His death is a loss to the whole State, he said.

Born on August 16, 1942, Maibam Kunjo tasted his first political success in the year 1974 winning from Hiyanglam constituency on a Manipur People’s Party ticket. He was appointed the chairman of the Estimate Committee.

In 1981, he lost his seat but was appointed chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Board. 

He won the 1995 election on a Janata Dal ticket and became the ministers of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Department of Information and Public Relation and Statistics.

He again won the 2000 election on a Manipur State Congress Party ticket to become the Commerce and Industries minister in the Congress led coalition government. 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/mla-kunjo-no-more-governor-announces-half-holiday/

IMPHAL, August 11: Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker has served show cause notices to four MLAs of the Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress Committee (AITC Manipur Unit) to submit their counter affidavits to defend disqualification proceedings filed against them.

According to high reliable sources, the notice was served to the four MLAs today by the Assembly secretariat.

The development comes following a petition filed by the party’s president Andro MLA, Th Shyamkumar Singh pleading disqualification proceedings against the said MLAs under Para 2 (1) (a) of the tenth Schedule r.w. article/191(2) of the Constitution of India and also relevant provisions of the Manipur Legislative Assembly.

The four MLAs are Thangmeiband MLA Kh Joykishan Singh, Thongju MLA Th Bishwajit Singh, Konthoujam MLA K Sarat Singh and Wangoi MLA O Lukhoi Singh.

Shyamkumar had included Hiyanglam MLA M Kunjo Singh’s name in his petition, however decided to revoke his name from the petition on August 9.

He had sought disqualification of the four on the ground of defection Rules 1986 and disqualify them from being a member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly in accordance with the provisions of the Manipur Legislative Assembly.

When IFP contacted, Wangoi MLA, O Lukhoi, informed that he was attending a function at his constituency and has no knowledge of the notice. 

Shyamkumar filed two separate petitions against the MLAs, the first on June 26, 2014 to the secretary Manipur Legislative Assembly at 3.55pm against Thangmeiband MLA Kh Joykishan Singh, and Thongju MLA Th Bishwajit Singh.

The second petition was filed on July 4, 2014 against Konthoujam MLA K Sarat Singh, Hiyanglam MLA M Kunjo Singh, Wangoi MLA O Lukhoi Singh.

On the other hand, SHyamkumar had also received a notice for appearance before the tribunal of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India on August 21 at 10.30 am.

Speaking over the phone, Shyamkumar confirmed that he had been intimated by his office regarding the summon.

The MPTC president who is out of station, was positive that proceedings will be initiated against the four MLAs.

Dr I Ibohalbi, leader of the legislature wing of Trinamool Congress, also responded in a positive tone that the disqualification proceedings should have already been set in motion. 

It may be noted that on June 12 last, Mukul Roy, general secretary of the AITCC, in an order suspended six MLAs from the primary membership of the MPTCC namely M Kunjo, Dr I Ibohalbi, K Sarat, Kh Joykishan, O Lukhoi, Th Bishworjit. 

However the suspension order for Dr I Ibohalbi was revoked on June 27 followed by that of Kunjo on August 9. 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/speaker-serves-disqualification-show-cause-notices-to-four-mlas/

IMPHAL, August 11: Demonstrations regarding the demand for the implementation of the Inner Line Permit System continued at different places of the State today including at Churachandpur and Jiribam.

The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System, Students Wing organised rallies at three colleges Liberal College, Manipur College and Oriental College.

Students of Liberal College staged a sit in protest along the National Highway and later took out a rally towards the residence of the local MLA N Biren Singh shouting slogans to implement ILPS in Manipur.

Students of Manipur College also took out a rally; however, police made them to turn around and escorted them back into their college. The students rally was supported by local meira paibis.

In another rally, Oriental College students were also forced to turn back by the security force before reaching Ima Keithel.

Residents of Governor Road and meira paibis of Paona Bazar along with shopkeepers of Paona Bazar staged a sit in protest at Paona Bazar near Usha Hall demanding implementation of the Inner line Permit System in Manipur.

In Thoubal district, a similar sit in protest was staged at Athokpam Khunou Market Shed organised by the Athokpam Khunou meira paibis.

Charangpat Maning Leikai Meira paibi Nupi Lup also organised a sit in protest at Emoinu Keithel demanding the implementation of ILPS in the State. meanwhile, residents of Sekmaijin Maning Leikai, Mamang Leikai and Mayai leikai along with Sekmaijin Muslims took out a rally this evening.

Meanwile, the All Manipur Nupi Marup has stated that a meira rally was organised by 9 Meira Paibis of Kangmong village on August 11 in relation with ILP implementation in Manipur.

According to a release of the Nupi Marup, the rally was participated by around 1000 meira paibis. The rally started from Maisnam market and the demonstration carried around the areas of Langoljam, Maisnam Awang  Sorok, Tongbram Leikai, Maisnam Makha Sorok and through Maisnam Maning and ended at Manglak Keithel.

A meeting was later held towards the end in connection with the ILP implementation. During the meeting, working president of All Manipur Nupi Marup, M. Sakhi Devi along with Maisnam Maning Meira Paibi president, H. Premabati spoke on the occasion, it said.

Our Jiribam Correspondent adds: As in other parts of the State, Jiribam sub-division in Imphal East has also been witnessing agitations demanding the implementation of the Inner Line Permit in the State.

Student bodies of the sub-division today staged a sit in protest in front of the Congress office at Babupara, Jiribam today.

The protest was participated by hundreds of students.

Our Lamka Correspondent adds: The ladies United Development organisation and Social Reformation Women Development Samaj of Churachandpur organised a sit in protest at the Mandop Leikai, Lamka demanding the implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the State.

The local demonstrators also warned severe forms of agitations in case the government fails to meet the demand for ILP implementation in the State.

Today’s sit in protest was also attended by CUCO president S Kulla Mangang and Aimol Village Development Committee president Amol Awara.

Our Bishnupur Corresponent adds: In Bishnupur district, Maibam Chingning Makha and Awang Leikai Meira Paibi lup organised a torch rally this evening at the locality.

The rally was also participated by other locals.

The rally started from Maibam Chingning L P School ground at 7.30pm  and then moved towards Leimaram Lamkhai passing through southern IVR and then coming up to Tiddim Road.

The rally then continued along the Nambol Sabal leikai and return.The rally concluded around 10pm at the starting point.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/ccpur-joins-ilp-demand-movement/

IMPHAL, August 11: Reports have emerged that altogether 40 Grade-III veterinary officers have been deprived of their actual pay despite being promoted from Grade-IV in the Veterinary and Animal husbandry department.

According to official sources, the said officers were promoted as per the Manipur Veterinary Service (MVS) from grade-iv to grade-iii by a DPC conducted by the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) on February 14 and 18, 2014.

Moreover, it is learnt that on March 4, transfer and posting for 35 officers were effected through Treasurey Rules-I (TR-1), while the remaining others had reached their retirement period on March 1, 2014.

In total disregards to the norms, the officers were deprived of their actual pay grade (Grade-III) for the past six months and have continued to receive MVS Grade-IV in their “pay-in-slip,” informed the source. 

The answer remains elusive as to why the concerned Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) has failed to acknowledge the legitimate MVS Grade-III pay and allowances for the promoted officers.

The grade pay scale of the MVS Grade-IV is Rs. 5,400 while the grade pay for Grade-III is Rs. 6,600.

In this regards, the Accountant General (A&G) Manipur has also intimated the under secretary (Vety&AH) and the director concerned seeking validity of the promoted MVS grade-III officers on May 19. 

However, the department concerned failed to give their response, claimed the source.

Given the circumstances, many have raised their eyebrows whether the head of the departments are acting on their own will beyond regulations.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/promotee-veterinary-officers-receive-depleted-pay-scale/