Month: September 2015

IMPHAL September 1: The All Manipur United Club Organisation, the United Club Manipur and the Committee of Civil Society Kangleipak (CCSK) have together appealed for peace and harmony in the wake of the violence in tribal districts following the passing of the three bills in the assembly yesterday.

The organisations have also appealed against spreading of rumours in the social network which could incite communal tension.

Condoling the loss of six lives in the responsive agitation to the passing of the three bills yesterday, the organisations voiced concerns regarding the sensitivity of the issue and present situation.

`We expressed our deepest condolence for the families of the six persons who had sacrificed their lives. There might have been shortcomings and misunderstanding among communities which should be address by joint consultations both among leaders and publics to restore our ties and move forward together,` they appealed.

Vice president, AMUCO, Ph Deban said, road blocks have been imposed along the Moreh route and several vehicles are stranded along the route.

The government of Manipur and security personnel should ensure their safety and at the same time take the responsibility of settling the issues of the people who have disagreed with the three bills, he said.

Sunil Karam, vice president UCM added, it is imperative for everyone to restrain from spreading rumour in such a sensitive juncture.

`More than 30 communities reside in Manipur and we have to live together in harmony.`

He maintained that the Act will benefit all the people of the State.

While appealing to the GoM to control the situation without adding more casualties, he also appealed to the police force to abstain from treating the people as enemies.

N Chingkheinganbi, vice president CCSK said the government should safeguard the citizens from such untoward incidents.

`We are one and should continue to uphold this oneness so that such unfortunate incidents will not repeat in future`™ she further appeals to the security personnel to uphold such ideals in their conduct.

They collectively appealed to the social media users to avoid provocating each other and spreading unfounded rumours and propagandas with a communal tone.

`Such practice might incite communal discord among the various communities residing together in the State. So it is imperative that social media users behave responsibly in such trouble times`™ they said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/amuco-ucm-and-ccsk-urge-all-to-abstain-from-spreading-rumour-with-communal-tone/

IMPHAL, Sept 1: The 119th Birth Anniversary of Jananeta Hijam Irawat Singh and `Kisan Demand Day`™ were observed by Manipur Loumi Lup today at Keishampat Lairembi Community Hall, Imphal West.

Speaking at the function, Dr Moirangthem Nara Singh, secretary of CPI called upon the people of the State to follow the footsteps of Hijam Irawat who launched various movements for the welfare of the oppressed section and worked tirelessly for the betterment of the society.

He continued that Hijam Irawat not only worked for the poor but also contributed his part towards the unity and harmony amongst the people of different ethnic communities in the State.

Dr Nara also mentioned that Irawat dedicated his entire life for the oppressed and equality for all sections of the people.

Moreover, Irawat also contributed in the fields of sports, arts and culture, women empowerment and politics, he added.

He also said that the people of the State should fondly remember Irabot as a freedom fighter, politician and social activist.

The function was also attended by former Minister, Ningthoujam Mangi Singh, who is also the president of Manipur Loumi Lup; L Sotinkumar, secretary of Irawat Celebration Committee, Manipur; L Iboyaima, state secretariat member, CPI, Manipur; L Thoiren; A Lalla; Surchand; Shakhi Dur and S Nillakanta, working president of Manipur Loumi Lup.

A 15-point charter of demands were also adopted and read out during the meeting.

The demands of the Loume Lup state that Indo-NSCN (IM) peace accord should not affect the territory of Manipur; implement ILPS in the State; appropriate compensation for flood affected people; implement Land Execution Act- 2013 instead of 2015 Ordinance; pension for people (60 years old and above); proper distribution of PDS items; curb corruption; zero interest farmers loan; daily wages of Rs 300 for MGNREGA workers; policy for total literacy; stop oppress against minority and women; waive off loan from farmers and special economic packages for flood affected people.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/119th-birth-anniv-of-hijam-irawat-kisan-demand-day-observed/

IMPHAL, September 1: The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System today met with State government representatives and signed an agreement to translate certain provisions of the August 25 agreement between the two sides into action.

The two sides agreed to perform the funeral rites of (L) Sapam Robinhood on September 3, re-open the educational institutions after the last funeral rites of (L) Sapam Robinhood is performed, unconditional release of all persons under detention relating to the movement on ILPS and the government to provide financial assistance to all persons who are injured or inflicted during the course of movement.

The two sides also resolved to construct a complex at the place where the funeral rites of Robinhood is performed and that the government will provide all financial and logistic support in the development of the complex and that no person involved/ related to the movement on ILPS will be victimised.

It was also agreed that `In consequence to the accomplishment of the Agreements on the last Funeral Rites of Late S Robinhood and the unconditional release of all persons under detention relating to the movement on ILPS, all forms of agitation shall remain suspended.`

The agreement was signed by special secretary (Home) M Yaishkul Meitei representing the government and convenor in charge JCILPS Kh Ratan Singh and JAC ABK of S Robinhood chairman Ch Hemchand representing the JCILPS and the JAC formed in connection with the death of Robinhood.

The agreement was signed inside the CM Bungalow. The meeting began at around 2:45 pm and concluded around 6pm.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/robinhoods-funeral-on-sept-3-schools-to-reopen-soon/

IMPHAL, September 1: JCILPS convenor in charge Kh Ratan Singh said the ongoing movement as well as the passing of the three bills passed by the Assembly is for the welfare of both the hills and the valley people of Manipur.

While declaring that there is nothing in the bills that will affect any particular community in Manipur, he appealed that `We (hill and valley people) need to understand each other and unitedly take the initiative to prevent the happening of unwarranted incidents.`

He further said that the lifeless body of S Robinhood will be collected from the morgue on September 3 and his last rites will be performed at a complex.

As for the construction of a complex in memorial of (L) Sapam Robinhood could be constructed near a hillock in Imphal East, however, the final location could be announced only after confirmation tomorrow, he said.

`We are planning to construct a complex which will include a museum, park and a memorial tomb of Robinhood and the government has agreed to provide the land for the complex,` he said

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/bills-for-the-welfare-of-all-maintains-jcilps/