Day: August 6, 2015

SENAPATI, August 6: The United Naga Council (UNC) extended a warm welcome over the Historic Peace Accord signed between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim on August 3 in the state capital New Delhi. The signing of peace accord has brought about an end to decades old armed conflict in Naga areas, a press release of the UNC said.

According to a statement, the Peace Accord was a result of a magnanimous courage and patience of the Nagas and the wisdom and political will of P.M Narendra Modi and his government.

The UNC extended its deepest appreciation and heartiest gratitude to the Prime Minister of India and chairman Isaac Chisi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, chief negotiator, general secretary of the NSCN/GPRN, it added.

`The Nagas in the present State of Manipur along with the rest of Nagas will always remember them and their names will be inscribed in the golden pages of Naga History. The Nagas of the present State of Manipur also pledge ourselves to continue to render our best effort in making the Peace Accord into its final shape, ` said S. Milan, Info & Pub Secy of UNC.

Meanwhile, the Zomi Human Rights Foundation (ZHRF) has expressed its appreciation over the sincerity of the present government of India for inking the historic accord with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland NSCN (IM) to bring about an amicable solution.

In a press statement, the foundation has said that the historic accord is a light in the end of the tunnel for the perturbed North East India. The aged old cultures, good values, village administrations, identity and other significant social institutions of the Indigenous Tribal People shall be protected, it added. The Foundation urged upon the players to sincerely work out the tenets of the Accords for utmost gains and benefits for long lasting Peace and Stability in the Region.

The seven Naga tribes of Chandel gathered today to honour and welcome the Peace Accord signed between the GoI India and the NSCN (IM).

All tribes presidents, leaders of the students organmisation, women organisations, rank and files of AC Battalion, Naga Army, Khurmi Region authorities and MDCs of ADC Chandel gathered to welcome the historic landmark in a function held Wednesday under the aegis of the Chandel Naga People`™s Organisation (CNPO) at the the CNPO`™s office located in the district head quarter town Japhou Bazar.

The people in the gathering were grateful to the wisdom of BJP led NDA Government of the centre for the efforts to end the six decade old Naga problem.

`We highly appreciate the leadership of the PM of India Narendra Modi and the collective leadership of the NSCN (IM) for bringing an honourable solution which is acceptable to all`™ said president of Sirti Upa Ruh Ng Beni.

Chief administrative officer of Khurmi Region Ts Prem in his speech recounted the struggle of the Naga Army in the past and termed the peace accord as the biggest achievement given to the Naga People by the Almighty God.

He said, it is the beginning of a new chapter for the Nagas to unite and defend Nagalim.

`It is time for us to reconcile, forgive and forget our differences`™ said PRO of AC Battalion Naga Army K Wangshol while speaking in the function.

`It`™s not by might, not by power but, by the prayer of all faithful Nagas, we have been able to achieve this glory`™ Wangshol added.

President of CNPO, Ws. Kanral Anal informed of a celebration, due to be held soon, by all section of the Naga society living in Chandel district.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/unc-welcomes-goi-nscn-im-pact/

IMPHAL, August 6: The last day of the 48 hour general strike called by the joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System students`™ wing ended on a violent note today with road blocks turning violent at several places.

Human chains, public rallies, sit in protests and road blocks continued during the 48-hour strike.

Atleast four protestors were injured at different places one of them hit by a live bullet. All four are getting treatment at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences.

It may also be mentioned that due to the inconveniences faced by medical staff during the general strike, many private medical institutions and government Primary Health Centres remained non-operation on the last day of the strike.

One of the victims has been identified as Khangembam Jeimut, 32, son of (L) Gyaneshore of Keishamthong, Elangbam Leikai Leirak Macha.

Sources said Jeimut had gone to get packaged water bottle from Longjam Leirak (Keisamthong) at around 4-30 pm today and was hit by a mock bomb directly on his stomach resulting in serious injury.

He is presently getting treatment at the RIMS.

The others injured have been identified as Thingujam Yaima, 17, son of Thingujam Ebecha of Singjamei Oinam Thingel; Thokchom (o) Chandrakala, 50, wife of Th Ranjit of Yaishkul Chingakham Leikai injured on her legs and hands; Huidrom Manjit, 22, of Naoremthong Bazar, hit by a rubber bullet on his left wrist and Ningombam Johny, 21, son of N Sekhar of Lamboi Khongnangkhong.

Johny was hit by a rubber bullet on his stomach.

Sources said police commandos banged Yaima`™s head on a electric post injuring his head and chest.

Meanwhile, the OC Singjamei PS was also injured while trying to shift a woman who had fainted during a sit in protest.

In a telephonic conversation with the IFP, the OC N Ingocha said he was requested by some womenfolk to transport an old woman who had fainted during a sit in protest near the Yumnam Leikai Imo Filling oil station.

He said as he went to the spot along with his escort, they were attacked by general strike supporters and when the womenfolk shouted the police was there to shift a woman to the hospital.

He said he was guarded by the woman folk and managed to reach his vehicle.

However, a stone hit the windshield breaking it and he received a few minor injuries from the broken glasses, he said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/five-injured-on-last-day-of-general-strike/

IMPHAL, August 6: The Members of Parliament from Manipur, Dr Thokchom Meinya, Thangso Baite and Md Abdul Salam have jointly submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi in the Parliament House on August 5 on the recent framework agreement of the Naga Peace Accord signed between the Government of India and the protracted Naga Insurgency group NSCN (IM) on August 3.

A joint statement of the MPs said while welcoming the signing of a framework agreement, they have expressed their fervent hope that this vexed Naga problem would certainly find a lasting solution for the Nagas without disturbing the territorial boundaries of the neighbouring States, most particularly that of Manipur.

It said they have also demanded the details of the agreement`™.

Further according to the statement, the MPs further stated that the public in Manipur are in a state of anxiety of the outcome of the Naga Peace Accord.

It will be a grave situation in the region in case the outcome is against the interest of the neighbouring States, Manipur in particular, the MPs had stated in the memorandum according to the statement.

It said the MPs also reminded the Union Government that Manipur was merged into the Union of India on October 15, 1949 with a clearly defined territorial boundary.

`The wish of the people of Manipur is that the Manipur map of 1949 should always be respected, protected and properly maintained by the Union Government and that there shall be no compromise on the territorial integrity of Manipur. This is the pride of the state of Manipur,` the MPs said in the memorandum, it said.

It also said that the MPs while drawing the personal attention of the Prime Minister for a lasting solution of all the insurgency problems in the region, urge upon the Union government to find an amicable solution to the Naga problem at the earliest. But such a solution should never be at the cost of the boundaries of the other neighbouring States, most importantly Manipur, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/state-mps-say-centres-accord-with-nscn-im-shouldnt-affect-neighbour-states/

IMPHAL, August 6: The 48-hour state-wide general strike imposed by Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) Students`™ Wing in pursuance of its demands put up to the government and in condemnation of the police excesses meted out to student protestors greatly affected normal life in the State.

Business establishments and shops remained shut down during the course of the strike.

Inter-state and inter-district passenger services stayed off the roads. Movement of private vehicles and commuters on the roads was minimal.

Strike supporters blocked roads in different places by burning tyres, placing wood logs and forming human chains. Passage of vehicles and commuters in many areas was also disrupted by strike supporters.

Women folk of Changangei Uchekon and youths blocked the entrance gate of Imphal Tulihal Airport by burning tyre in front of the gate disrupting passage of passengers.

Police fired tear gas shells and mock bombs to disperse them. However, the enraged protestors refused to retreat back till late evening. After much attempt, police managed to take out some passengers from the airport.

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Francis Ngajokpa was amongst the passengers who managed to come out of the airport with the help of police.

Road blocks were also witnsessed at several places including Singjamei, Sagolband Tera, Chingamakha, Heirangoithong, Nongmeibung, Checkon, Soibam Leikai, Keishamthong, Yumnam Leikai, Mayengbam Leikai, Ghari, Keishampat and Sangaiprou.

Supporting the strike, sit-in-protests were staged by women folk of Lalambung Makhong, Chungkham Leirak, Soram Leirak, Kangjabi Leirak, RIMS Machin Apunba Commitee, Tera Sayang Lambi Meira Paibi Lup, United Progressive Organization, Sagolband Bijoy Govinda Apunba Nupi Lup, Sagolband Mabudhou Mantri Meira Paibi Lup and SYPO in their respective areas.

Effigies of Chief Minister O Ibobi, Deputy CM Gaikhangam and Social Welfare Minister AK Mirabai were burnt by protestors at Kangjabi Machin and Sagolband Tera.

On the other hand, a sit-in-protest was staged by staff of Imphal Hospital appealing to allow free passage to medical staff during the strike.

The general strike which ended at 6 pm today also hit normal life in Tamenglong district.

There was no movement of all types of vehicles along the National Highway-37 (Imphal-Jiribam Road) and Imphal-Tamenglong Road due to the strike. However, no untoward incident took place during the course of the strike.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/jcilps-students-wing-general-strike-paralyses-life-ends/