Day: August 14, 2015

IMPHAL, Aug 14: The Governor of Manipur has send greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Independence Day, 2015.

The Governor has said that the country has been celebrating Independence Day on August 15 every year, and it was on this day, 68 years ago in the year 1947 that the country shook off the yoke of the colonial rule and became independent to decide its own destiny. This freedom however, did not come to the people easily. It came after years of struggle and supreme sacrifices made by the countrymen, the freedom fighters.

He further said that the country has come a long way since then and has seen unprecedented growth in various fields particularly in the last couple of decades so much so that the country has won the awe and admiration of the advanced countries in the world. Major progress has been made in the socio-economic sectors towards an equitable development throughout the country. science and Technology has also been no less a thrust areas and today, India has come to be considered as a technologically advanced country.

The Governor said that everyone should work as one in the true spirit of a democratic country to bring about emotional integration and equal development for all leaving no room for any sense of discrimination.

On this auspicious occasion, the Governor has wished the people to remember those brave souls who secured the freedom and renew the pledge to protect the precious gift as well as contribute selflessly for the well being of the citizens of a free India.

He once again extended his best wishes to the people of Manipur on this auspicious occasion of Independence Day, 2015, it said.

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IMPHAL, August 14: The 12-hour public curfew called by the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System demanding the ILP hugely affected normal life in the State especially in the valley districts today.

Road blocks were witnessed at several parts of the valley districts, shops and other business establishments remained closed for the day while roads wore deserted looks as vehicles stayed off the road.

Inter-district and inter-state passenger services were also greatly affected during the public curfew.

The public-curfew was called by the JCILPS after announcing that the two rounds of talks held earlier this week with the government on the ILP bill had ended inconclusive.

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BISHNUPUR, August 14: The 12-hour public curfew imposed by Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) in protest against the government`™s failure to pass a new bill acceptable to all sections of the people despite taking much time, has paralyzed normal life in Bishnupur district.

A large number of curfew supporters came out and blocked road at Nambol Bazar. Tyres were burnt and wood logs were placed at Nambol Thong disrupting passage of vehicles and commuters.

Business establishments and shops in the district were downed shutters due to the public curfew. The Bishnupur Headquarter also wore a deserted look.

Supporting the curfew, protestors placed rocks huge in size and wood logs at Malom Awang Leikai along Tiddim Road and restricted movement of vehicles and passerby.

MLA of Naoriya Pakhanglakpa Constituency RK Anand who is also one of the Members of the government constituted Drafting Committee and president of BJP Manipur Pradesh Th Chaoba were stopped by the curfew supporters at Malom Awang Leikai and made to walk by foot to pass the road.

Two Matuti cars coming along the road were also smashed by the curfew supporters at Malom. One of the cars belongs to younger brother of MLA RK Anand.

Roads were also blocked at several places at Malom during which slogans in support of ILPS introduction in the State were shouted.

NNN adds: Curfew supporters came out in large numbers in Tera Bazar area of the Imphal-Jiri Highway and blocked the road. They burnt tyres, fell trees to strengthen their support.

Also, any kind of traffic movement at Tiddim Road was blocked by residents of Keishampat and Kwakeithel area as a mark of supporting the curfew. However, they gave relaxation to medical services, media and other essential services.

On the other hand, all the local clubs and meira paibee associations in Mayai Lambi Road starting from Langthabal to Keishampat co-ordinated their way of supporting the curfew.

Sit-ins were staged in respective localities, and later a large human chain was formed uniting all the protestors of each locality. They shouted slogans demanding ILP system in Manipur and also demanding strict punishment to those police officers who were responsible for manhandling girl students.

Meanwhile, JCILPS co-convenor expressed his disappointment to the state government for its negligence. Chief Minister o Ibobi has announced yesterday that producing an indigenous people-friendly ILP Bill by August 15 will be difficult and is unlikely. Ratan said, ` We have submitted our five-points very much in time, and it`™s surprising that the government is taking too much time. It is showing its negligence on the ILP issue and is duping the public with its false assurances.`

`As held earlier, the future course of actions and agitation strategies will be decided in due accordance with the public after holding a public meeting, `. Ratan added.

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Hebron (Nagaland), Aug 14 (IANS): NSCN-IM general secretary T. Muivah declared on Friday that his group has not given up the demand for “sovereignty” for Nagas and integration of all Naga-inhabited areas.

But “if we keep on opposing the Indian leadership, it will be wrong”, Muivah said at the group`s central headquarters here near Dimapur while speaking about the peace accord his Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland signed with the Indian government on August 3.

Muivah was addressing an event to mark the 69th “Naga Independence Day”. It was his first public address after the August 3 pact.

The NSCN-IM leader said the Naga people shall be the master of their own fate and shape their destiny due to their unique history.

He said the two core issues — sovereignty and integration of all Naga areas — would never be compromised.

The NSCN-IM, which signed a ceasefire agreement with the Indian government in 1997, celebrates August 14 as Naga Independence Day.

It was on August 14, 1947, one day before India gained independence, that then Naga leader Angami Z. Phizo declared the independence of Naga region, triggering a bloody and prolonged armed conflict.

Discussing the peace moves, Muivah said: “We appreciated the Indian leaders who have realized that it is not possible to suppress the Nagas because it is a political issue and can be solved through political means.

“Are we also to realize that we cannot chase out the Indian military from our land?

“So the time has come … the Indian side and Naga side decided to keep the military solution away. After lots of deliberations, they have agreed that Nagas have a unique history,” he said.

“We told them that Nagas were never under the Indian union and Nagas were never won over by anyone. They have realized this and recognized the unique history of the Naga people,” he said.

“Let us understand that when Indian leaders (are) starting to respect the rights of Nagas, it is high time we must also start respecting them. If we keep on opposing the Indian leadership, it will be wrong.

“We have got to appreciate them. They have their own difficulties. We have understood that, and so we said we`ll try to find out an amicable solution,” he said.

“We told them that the government of India and the NSCN-IM will have to seek a solution by respecting the sovereign rights of each other.

“We are confident that the framework agreement signed on August 3 would provide for ensuring an inclusive peaceful coexistence of two entities,” he said, while describing the idea of a “shared sovereignty” between the Indians and the Nagas.

“India will exercise its rights while the Nagas will exercise their rights. Each will coexist by exercising their own powers. We will work out for the best through understanding,” Muivah said.

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