Haomee Research Guild opposes ST status for Meitei community

IMPHAL | Nov 6

Haomee Research Guild opposes STDCM’s demand for Meitei community’s inclusion or conversion to scheduled tribe (ST) category, said a release from vice-chairman S Robin.  

The release added that the executive committee of the guild feels there might be some hidden agenda behind the demand.

Asking the state government not to entertain the “unacceptable demand”, the guild said STDCM should respect the rights of tribal people and refrain from building any tension with a contentious issue.

IMPHAL | Nov 6

Haomee Research Guild opposes STDCM’s demand for Meitei community’s inclusion or conversion to scheduled tribe (ST) category, said a release from vice-chairman S Robin.  

The release added that the executive committee of the guild feels there might be some hidden agenda behind the demand.

Asking the state government not to entertain the “unacceptable demand”, the guild said STDCM should respect the rights of tribal people and refrain from building any tension with a contentious issue.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/item/4832-haomee-research-guild-opposes-st-status-for-meitei-community