Delhi opposing Swu’s and Muivah’s visit to Nagaland

Dimapur, Jan 13 NNN: It is reported that New Delhi is attempting to bar NSCN-IM leaders Thuingaleng Muivah and Isak Chisi Swu from visiting to a district in Nagaland. On Friday, the outfit’s ‘ministry of information and publicity’ said the NSCN-IM is extremely surprised by the steps taken by the Ministry Home Affairs (MHA) to […]

Dimapur, Jan 13 NNN: It is reported that New Delhi is attempting to bar NSCN-IM leaders Thuingaleng Muivah and Isak Chisi Swu from visiting to a district in Nagaland.
On Friday, the outfit’s ‘ministry of information and publicity’ said the NSCN-IM is extremely surprised by the steps taken by the Ministry Home Affairs (MHA) to stop the itinerary of Muivah and Swu to Zunheboto.
“Our organization deeply appreciates the sincere effort of the Sumi Hoho and the Church fraternity in Zunheboto to strengthen the reconciliation process amongst the Nagas and also to reinforce the ongoing political dialogue between the government of India and the Nagas by sensitizing the Naga people on the peace process. We are also extremely heartened by the overwhelming response of the Sumi people and all conscientious Nagas for welcoming the homecoming of the Yaruiwo Isak Chishi Swu to his own people (to be accompanied by Muivah),” said the NSCN-IM tonight.
The move of the Ministry of Home Affairs is detrimental to the sincere effort of the Nagas to consolidate the political dialogue between the two entities and reconciliation of Nagas, it stated while adding, “The Nagas seriously question the intention of the MHA and such negative steps will seriously and certainly jeopardize all genuine efforts to arrive at an honourable political solution between the government of India and the Nagas.”
The Naga outfit said it must be understood that the support and involvement of the people is inalienable towards arriving at a honourable and peaceful political solution. “However, the deliberate policy of the MHA’s to exclude the Naga people from the ongoing peace process will have serious repercussion in the days to come,” the NSCN-IM said.

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KRA cadres violating soo protocol intercepted

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 13: On 12 Jan 2012, 43 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 59 Mountain Brigade, Red Shield Division intercepted five active cadres of KRA at Lungtin village, Saikul who were found violating the SoO ground rules by venturing away from SoO camp. Details of the apprehended cadres are Pvt Thathang […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Jan 13: On 12 Jan 2012, 43 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 59 Mountain Brigade, Red Shield Division intercepted five active cadres of KRA at Lungtin village, Saikul who were found violating the SoO ground rules by venturing away from SoO camp. Details of the apprehended cadres are Pvt Thathang Singsit, Pvt Thangpoi Singsit, Pvt Mangminhou Misao, Pvt Ginpu Vaiphei and Pvt Lamcha Hao.
The cadres were in possession of two AK-56 Rif, one 7.62 MM SLR, one Carbine (US Made), one G-3 Rif, one Radio set (Kenwood), 200 rds AK-56 (7.62 MM), 40 rds SLR (7.62 MM), 50 rds Carbine (9 MM), 10 rds G-3 Rif (7.62 MM) among other eqpt. The individuals, alongwith the weapons and ammunition, were handed over to Imphal West Police.
On 12 Jan 2012, a joint team of 6/8 Gorkha Rifles and 5/9 Gorkha Rifles of Loktak Brigade under the Red Shield Division along
with Bishnupur Police foiled a sabotage attempt by recovering a live Chinese Grenade from a cattle shed belonging to Mrs Joy Lilly, Gram Pradhan of village Thana Pokpi in Bishnupur district.
The Grenade was disposed off at a safe place which otherwise could have caused damage to life and property. The villagers expressed gratitude towards army for the timely action.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/kra-cadres-violating-soo-protocol-intercepted/

Three shot dead

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 13: Security forces shot dead a suspected militant this morning at Lamshang in Imphal West district, hours after a combined force killed two suspected militants yesterday near Inter- Village road in the district. Sources said a combined team of Imphal West police commandos and 30th Assam Rifles killed a suspected […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Jan 13: Security forces shot dead a suspected militant this morning at Lamshang in Imphal West district, hours after a combined force killed two suspected militants yesterday near Inter- Village road in the district.
Sources said a combined team of Imphal West police commandos and 30th Assam Rifles killed a suspected militant during an encounter that took place round 4 this morning in an area between Lamban and Heibungpokpi village in Imphal West.
The suspected militant has been identified as one Thongam Bungbung alias Abung, 31 s/o Th. Jatra, a resident of Kwakeithel Thounaojam Leikai of Imphal west.
Bungbung is reported to have picked up by the combined security team around 2 this early morning from his house before he was claimed to have gunned down by the security team in a shootout. He was a personnel of 4th IRB but suspended for being a conduit for a militant outfit sometime back. He had run a carwash house after his suspension from the service, according to his family sources.
Th. (o) RK Santombi, wife of the victim while talking to media said, Bung Bung, a rifleman of fourth IRB was arrested on the charge of having connection with KCP two years back and was in the joint for about one year. Three commandos personnel picked up him from his rented room this morning around two a.m.
A JAC has been formed in connection with the death of Bung Bung meira Paibis protested the killing and demanded to punished these commandos involved in the incident.
A sit in protest was held on the road of Tiddim Road near Thounaojam Leikai this afternoon. Meanwhile, the identities of the two suspected militants who were killed by a combined team of Imphal West commandos and troops of 18th Sikh regiment yesterday during a firefight near Inter-Village road have also been established as Ningthoukhongsam Puni, 27 s/o N. Muhindro, a resident of Keib Makha Leikai and the other one was Thingujam Bheigo, 37 s/o (L) Khomei of Nongada Thongkhong. The bodies had been lying at the RIMS morgue since yesterday.

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Rally held to urge people to vote prudently

IMPHAL January 13: Under theme’s “People’s campaign for assembly election deciding our destiny” today a… more »

IMPHAL January 13: Under theme’s “People’s campaign for assembly election deciding our destiny” today a mass rally under the banner “Towards Public Issue Bases Election Vote for Life with Dignity and a Resurgent Manipur” was organized by the USER Manipur.

Speaking to media person the convener, B. Deben of the rally, disclosed that the rally was organizing as part of an awareness programme to awaken the people of the state, and to demand the general public to vote the right persons for Manipur development.

He further said that “the well being and life with dignity of the individuals as well as the collective are results of a well governed and administered state. In order words, a healthy society is a well-governed and administered one”.

He said this rally thus is also a part for demanding to establishment of institutional and public accountability against the corruption, fiscal management and criminal and extrajudicial violence, and on against the development issue on collapsing education, dismal electricity and water supplies, lack of basic infrastructure, developmental disparities in both hill and valley areas, and unemployment issue in the state.

And further said time has came to awake and struggle against the armed conflict, communal politics, and other thing which are affected in the daily life of the general public in Manipur.

And lastly mentioned that, we the USER Manipur further urged the general public to vote the party who will works for a better education system and life in Manipur in the forthcoming government he added.  

The rally was started from Kwakeithel and ended at Keishampat junction.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/rally-held-to-urge-people-to-vote-prudently/

Rally held to urge people to vote prudently

IMPHAL January 13: Under theme’s “People’s campaign for assembly election deciding our destiny” today a… more »

IMPHAL January 13: Under theme’s “People’s campaign for assembly election deciding our destiny” today a mass rally under the banner “Towards Public Issue Bases Election Vote for Life with Dignity and a Resurgent Manipur” was organized by the USER Manipur.

Speaking to media person the convener, B. Deben of the rally, disclosed that the rally was organizing as part of an awareness programme to awaken the people of the state, and to demand the general public to vote the right persons for Manipur development.

He further said that “the well being and life with dignity of the individuals as well as the collective are results of a well governed and administered state. In order words, a healthy society is a well-governed and administered one”.

He said this rally thus is also a part for demanding to establishment of institutional and public accountability against the corruption, fiscal management and criminal and extrajudicial violence, and on against the development issue on collapsing education, dismal electricity and water supplies, lack of basic infrastructure, developmental disparities in both hill and valley areas, and unemployment issue in the state.

And further said time has came to awake and struggle against the armed conflict, communal politics, and other thing which are affected in the daily life of the general public in Manipur.

And lastly mentioned that, we the USER Manipur further urged the general public to vote the party who will works for a better education system and life in Manipur in the forthcoming government he added.  

The rally was started from Kwakeithel and ended at Keishampat junction.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/rally-held-to-urge-people-to-vote-prudently/

Nominations papers of 289 candidates including 16 female officially finalised as valid

IMPHAL, Jan 13: The election department has fixed the final official figure of the valid… more »

IMPHAL, Jan 13: The election department has fixed the final official figure of the valid nomination papers at 289 candidates following the rejecting of one more nomination paper of another Independent candidate Moirangthem Totomsana from 33-Heirok A/C during the scrutiny held today by the ROs and subsequent withdrawal of nomination paper by an Independent candidate Kongkham Tomba Singh of 23-Mayang Imphal A/C today.

Nomination papers of seven candidates were rejected by concerned Returning Officers yesterday during the first day of scrutiny.

As per the official figure received from the state election department, a total of 289 nominations filed by different candidates including 16 female candidates from different Assembly Constituencies were considered valid by the respective ROs.

Due to some technical problems during the process of the scrutiny of the nomination papers of candidates at various offices of ROs yesterday, the process scrutiny of some of candidates have continued till today during which the nomination paper filed by the Independent candidate M. Totomsana from Heirok AC was rejected.

As per the official figure issued by the state election department all nominations papers of seven candidates, in 1-Khundrakpam A/C, nominations papers of five candidates in 2-Heingang A/C,  nomination papers of four candidates in 3-Khurai A/C, nomination papers of four candidates in 8-Lmlai A/C, nomination papers of eight candidates in 4-Kshetrigao A/C, nominations papers of five candidates in 5-Thongju A/C, nomination papers of four candidates in 4- Yaiskul A/C, nomination papers of four candidates in 15-Wangkhei A/C of the Imphal East district.

Most the nomination papers of five candidates in 9-Thangmeiband A/C, nomination papers of seven candidates in 10-Uripok A/C, nomination papers of five candidates in 11-Sagolband A/C,  nomination papers of six candidates in 12-Keishamthong A/C,  nomination papers of three candidates in 13-Singjamei A/C,  nomination papers of four candidates in 16-Sekmai (SC) A/C, nomination papers of six candidates in 17-Lamshang A/C, nomination papers of  four candidates in 18-Konthoujam A/C,  nomination papers of five candidates in 19-Patsoi A/C,  nomination papers of six candidates in 20-Langthabal A/C,  nomination papers of five candidates in 21-Naoriya Pankhanglakpa A/C, nomination papers of four candidates in 22-Wangoi A/C and nomination papers of five candidates in 23-Mayang Imphal ACs under the Imphal West district were also found valid during the scrutiny today.

For Tamenglong district, nominations of papers of three candidates each in 54-Nungba, 53-Tamenglong and four candidates in 52-Tamei A/C were also found valid during the scrutiny today conducted at DC office Tamenglong.

But for the Churachandpur district, nomination of five candidates in 55-Tipaimukh A/C, nomination papers of six candidates each in 56-Thanlon, 57-Henglep, 59-Saikot and 60 Saikot along with the nomination papers of five candidates in 58-Churachandpur A/C were confirmed valid during the scrutiny today.

Besides, for Chandel district nomination papers of eight candidates in 41-Chandel A/C and nomination papers of six candidates in 42-Tengnoupal A/C were also confirmed valid during the scrutiny.

All 16 candidates who have file their nominations papers for Ukhrul district which includes five candidates from 43-Phungyar A/C, seven candidates from 44-Ukhrul A/C and four candidates from 45-Chingai A/C were also found valid during the scrutiny today.

The nomination papers of all 21 candidates who have filed their nominations papers from different Assembly segments of the Senapati district were also found valid during the scrutiny today, which includes four nomination papers of four candidates in 46-Saikul, nomination papers of five candidates in 50-Kangpokpi, nomination papers of four candidates in 51-Saitu A/C, nomination papers of three candidates in 48-Mao A/C , nomination papers of two candidates in 47-Karong and nomination papers of three candidates in 49-Tadubi Assembly constituency, the official source added.

The numbers of candidates is still expected to drop as there are possibilities of some more candidates withdrawing their nomination paper on the last day of the withdrawal of the nomination paper tomorrow, the source added.


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Nominations papers of 289 candidates including 16 female officially finalised as valid

IMPHAL, Jan 13: The election department has fixed the final official figure of the valid… more »

IMPHAL, Jan 13: The election department has fixed the final official figure of the valid nomination papers at 289 candidates following the rejecting of one more nomination paper of another Independent candidate Moirangthem Totomsana from 33-Heirok A/C during the scrutiny held today by the ROs and subsequent withdrawal of nomination paper by an Independent candidate Kongkham Tomba Singh of 23-Mayang Imphal A/C today.

Nomination papers of seven candidates were rejected by concerned Returning Officers yesterday during the first day of scrutiny.

As per the official figure received from the state election department, a total of 289 nominations filed by different candidates including 16 female candidates from different Assembly Constituencies were considered valid by the respective ROs.

Due to some technical problems during the process of the scrutiny of the nomination papers of candidates at various offices of ROs yesterday, the process scrutiny of some of candidates have continued till today during which the nomination paper filed by the Independent candidate M. Totomsana from Heirok AC was rejected.

As per the official figure issued by the state election department all nominations papers of seven candidates, in 1-Khundrakpam A/C, nominations papers of five candidates in 2-Heingang A/C,  nomination papers of four candidates in 3-Khurai A/C, nomination papers of four candidates in 8-Lmlai A/C, nomination papers of eight candidates in 4-Kshetrigao A/C, nominations papers of five candidates in 5-Thongju A/C, nomination papers of four candidates in 4- Yaiskul A/C, nomination papers of four candidates in 15-Wangkhei A/C of the Imphal East district.

Most the nomination papers of five candidates in 9-Thangmeiband A/C, nomination papers of seven candidates in 10-Uripok A/C, nomination papers of five candidates in 11-Sagolband A/C,  nomination papers of six candidates in 12-Keishamthong A/C,  nomination papers of three candidates in 13-Singjamei A/C,  nomination papers of four candidates in 16-Sekmai (SC) A/C, nomination papers of six candidates in 17-Lamshang A/C, nomination papers of  four candidates in 18-Konthoujam A/C,  nomination papers of five candidates in 19-Patsoi A/C,  nomination papers of six candidates in 20-Langthabal A/C,  nomination papers of five candidates in 21-Naoriya Pankhanglakpa A/C, nomination papers of four candidates in 22-Wangoi A/C and nomination papers of five candidates in 23-Mayang Imphal ACs under the Imphal West district were also found valid during the scrutiny today.

For Tamenglong district, nominations of papers of three candidates each in 54-Nungba, 53-Tamenglong and four candidates in 52-Tamei A/C were also found valid during the scrutiny today conducted at DC office Tamenglong.

But for the Churachandpur district, nomination of five candidates in 55-Tipaimukh A/C, nomination papers of six candidates each in 56-Thanlon, 57-Henglep, 59-Saikot and 60 Saikot along with the nomination papers of five candidates in 58-Churachandpur A/C were confirmed valid during the scrutiny today.

Besides, for Chandel district nomination papers of eight candidates in 41-Chandel A/C and nomination papers of six candidates in 42-Tengnoupal A/C were also confirmed valid during the scrutiny.

All 16 candidates who have file their nominations papers for Ukhrul district which includes five candidates from 43-Phungyar A/C, seven candidates from 44-Ukhrul A/C and four candidates from 45-Chingai A/C were also found valid during the scrutiny today.

The nomination papers of all 21 candidates who have filed their nominations papers from different Assembly segments of the Senapati district were also found valid during the scrutiny today, which includes four nomination papers of four candidates in 46-Saikul, nomination papers of five candidates in 50-Kangpokpi, nomination papers of four candidates in 51-Saitu A/C, nomination papers of three candidates in 48-Mao A/C , nomination papers of two candidates in 47-Karong and nomination papers of three candidates in 49-Tadubi Assembly constituency, the official source added.

The numbers of candidates is still expected to drop as there are possibilities of some more candidates withdrawing their nomination paper on the last day of the withdrawal of the nomination paper tomorrow, the source added.


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AR arrested 5 cadres of KRA for violation of SoO ground rules

IMPHAL, January 13: Acting on the strong directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government… more »

IMPHAL, January 13: Acting on the strong directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, a troop of 43 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 59 Mountain Brigade, Red Shield Division intercepted five active cadres of KRA at Lungtin village, Saikul yesterday. They were found violating the SoO ground rules by venturing away from their designated camp. The identity of the apprehended cadres are Pvt Thathang Singsit, Pvt Thangpoi Singsit, Pvt Mangminhou Misao, Pvt Ginpu Vaiphei and Pvt Lamcha Hao.  The cadres were in possession of two AK-56 Rifles, one 7.62 MM SLR, one Carbine (US made), one G-3 Rifle, one Radio set (Kenwood), 200 rounds AK-56 (7.62 MM), 40  rounds SLR (7.62 MM), 50 rounds Carbine (9 MM), 10 rounds G-3 Rif (7.62 MM) among other equipment.  The individuals, along with the weapons and ammunition, were handed over to Imphal West Police. 

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AR arrested 5 cadres of KRA for violation of SoO ground rules

IMPHAL, January 13: Acting on the strong directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government… more »

IMPHAL, January 13: Acting on the strong directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, a troop of 43 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 59 Mountain Brigade, Red Shield Division intercepted five active cadres of KRA at Lungtin village, Saikul yesterday. They were found violating the SoO ground rules by venturing away from their designated camp. The identity of the apprehended cadres are Pvt Thathang Singsit, Pvt Thangpoi Singsit, Pvt Mangminhou Misao, Pvt Ginpu Vaiphei and Pvt Lamcha Hao.  The cadres were in possession of two AK-56 Rifles, one 7.62 MM SLR, one Carbine (US made), one G-3 Rifle, one Radio set (Kenwood), 200 rounds AK-56 (7.62 MM), 40  rounds SLR (7.62 MM), 50 rounds Carbine (9 MM), 10 rounds G-3 Rif (7.62 MM) among other equipment.  The individuals, along with the weapons and ammunition, were handed over to Imphal West Police. 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/ar-arrested-5-cadres-of-kra-for-violation-of-soo-ground-rules/

Media warned against paid news in Ukhrul briefing

From John K. Kaping UKHRUL / Jan.13: The Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul also the Returning Officer… more »

From John K. Kaping
UKHRUL / Jan.13: The Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul also the Returning Officer (RO) in the forth coming 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly election 2012 alongwith the District Administration Sub-Ordinates Officers conducted a Media-Cordination meeting at the Office Chamber of the Ukhrul Deputy Commissioner, Mini Secretariat at 11:00am today.

The DC Ukhrul Sudhan R. IAS while briefing the media highlighted the “do`s and don`ts” quoting the media stricture laid down by the Election Commission of India (ECI) particularly based on the point-stricture of no “Paid News”.

The DC Ukhrul also highlighted the ECI rules in connection with the media expenditure.

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Media warned against paid news in Ukhrul briefing

From John K. Kaping UKHRUL / Jan.13: The Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul also the Returning Officer… more »

From John K. Kaping
UKHRUL / Jan.13: The Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul also the Returning Officer (RO) in the forth coming 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly election 2012 alongwith the District Administration Sub-Ordinates Officers conducted a Media-Cordination meeting at the Office Chamber of the Ukhrul Deputy Commissioner, Mini Secretariat at 11:00am today.

The DC Ukhrul Sudhan R. IAS while briefing the media highlighted the “do`s and don`ts” quoting the media stricture laid down by the Election Commission of India (ECI) particularly based on the point-stricture of no “Paid News”.

The DC Ukhrul also highlighted the ECI rules in connection with the media expenditure.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/media-warned-against-paid-news-in-ukhrul-briefing/

2 UGs arrested

IMPHAL, January 13: Thoubal district police assisted by commandos arrested one KYKL cadre at Thoubal… more »

IMPHAL, January 13: Thoubal district police assisted by commandos arrested one KYKL cadre at Thoubal Ningombam Utha Leikai on January 11 at around 10.05 pm. The person is identified as ThokchomIngobi Singh,42, of HaokhaMamangLeikai. One hand grenade was seized from his possession.

On the same day at around 12.55 pm, a team of Imphal East commandos arrested one KCP(MTF) cadre, Kh. Tomba Meitei alias Angamba, 30, of KamengKhunjao from Minuthong bridge. One 9mm pistol with two live rounds were seized from his possession.

On verification, he dislosed of being an active member of the organization and working under the command of one KhongbantabamKanta of KamengKhunjao, police said.


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2 UGs arrested

IMPHAL, January 13: Thoubal district police assisted by commandos arrested one KYKL cadre at Thoubal… more »

IMPHAL, January 13: Thoubal district police assisted by commandos arrested one KYKL cadre at Thoubal Ningombam Utha Leikai on January 11 at around 10.05 pm. The person is identified as ThokchomIngobi Singh,42, of HaokhaMamangLeikai. One hand grenade was seized from his possession.

On the same day at around 12.55 pm, a team of Imphal East commandos arrested one KCP(MTF) cadre, Kh. Tomba Meitei alias Angamba, 30, of KamengKhunjao from Minuthong bridge. One 9mm pistol with two live rounds were seized from his possession.

On verification, he dislosed of being an active member of the organization and working under the command of one KhongbantabamKanta of KamengKhunjao, police said.


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Observer arrive

IMPHAL, January 13: Suhail Ali, IAS and general observer for 43 Phungyar(ST), 44 Ukhrul (ST)… more »

IMPHAL, January 13: Suhail Ali, IAS and general observer for 43 Phungyar(ST), 44 Ukhrul (ST) ,45 Chingai (ST) constituency is staying at GREF camp located ta Ukhrul in connection with the State Assembly Elections 2012. Any political party/person can contact him regarding election related matter through the contact numbers,0385265910 or 9436860254.

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Observer arrive

IMPHAL, January 13: Suhail Ali, IAS and general observer for 43 Phungyar(ST), 44 Ukhrul (ST)… more »

IMPHAL, January 13: Suhail Ali, IAS and general observer for 43 Phungyar(ST), 44 Ukhrul (ST) ,45 Chingai (ST) constituency is staying at GREF camp located ta Ukhrul in connection with the State Assembly Elections 2012. Any political party/person can contact him regarding election related matter through the contact numbers,0385265910 or 9436860254.

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AMBA condoles

IMPHAL, January 13: The members of the All Manipur Bar Association and Bench expressed grief… more »

IMPHAL, January 13: The members of the All Manipur Bar Association and Bench expressed grief and sorrow on the sudden demise of KhundrakpamGeetabali Devi, advocate of LangthabalLepMayaiLeikai.

Along with a two minute silence observed in the memory of the departed, court work of the District and Sessions judge, Manipur East and Manipur West, Special Court (ND and PS), revenue Tribunal and Family Court and other subordinate courts remained suspended for today. The Thoubal and Bishnupur Bar Associations also observed the condolence meeting, a statement by U Kol Singh, District and Sessions Judge, Manipur East said.

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AMBA condoles

IMPHAL, January 13: The members of the All Manipur Bar Association and Bench expressed grief… more »

IMPHAL, January 13: The members of the All Manipur Bar Association and Bench expressed grief and sorrow on the sudden demise of KhundrakpamGeetabali Devi, advocate of LangthabalLepMayaiLeikai.

Along with a two minute silence observed in the memory of the departed, court work of the District and Sessions judge, Manipur East and Manipur West, Special Court (ND and PS), revenue Tribunal and Family Court and other subordinate courts remained suspended for today. The Thoubal and Bishnupur Bar Associations also observed the condolence meeting, a statement by U Kol Singh, District and Sessions Judge, Manipur East said.

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Brinda Karat arriving today

IMPHAL, January 13: Brinda Karat, ex MP and polit bureau member of the Communist party… more »

IMPHAL, January 13: Brinda Karat, ex MP and polit bureau member of the Communist party of India (Marxist) is scheduled to arrive here on January 14.She will be addressing her first election meeting at SagolbandMeinoLeirak machine on the same day at 2 pm.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/brinda-karat-arriving-today/

Brinda Karat arriving today

IMPHAL, January 13: Brinda Karat, ex MP and polit bureau member of the Communist party… more »

IMPHAL, January 13: Brinda Karat, ex MP and polit bureau member of the Communist party of India (Marxist) is scheduled to arrive here on January 14.She will be addressing her first election meeting at SagolbandMeinoLeirak machine on the same day at 2 pm.

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Electing Right Representatives

Leader Writer: Hrishikesh Angom What is people`™s expectation from election in any democratic setup? Good… more »

Leader Writer: Hrishikesh Angom
What is people`™s expectation from election in any democratic setup? Good representatives and government. Will people realize this amidst threats and intimidations? The voice for `free and fair poll`™ has gone unheard for several decades right from the time people of this land began to exercise their franchise. It would be a great challenge to the people electing right representatives in the ensuing state assembly polls. Neither the people nor the politicians of this land are bound by any political ideology. No party is dominant in the state except the one which is in power at the centre. History is evident for such a political scenario in the state. Even Congress once lost its foothold in the state with only one legislator left in the assembly while all others defected in pursuit of `power`™.

There has been a notion of the general public that a contestant must be financially sound even though he is illiterate or comes from an obscure background. Voters are akin to items of auction where politicians bid to procure as many of them to clinch the title of `representative`™. Such a phenomenon totally contradicts the democratic principles. Money and muscle power have been the driving force of electioneering. Tea parties, feasts and gatherings have become daily events during election. The capability of the candidates is shown in organizing these events. People prefer those candidates who can arrange unlimited parties and also provide money to fulfill their whims. On the other side, bombs and bullets have become parts and parcel of electioneering. Poll related violence has indeed perturbed the voters. The voice of `free and fair poll`™ may once again go unheard if violence persists in the state.

In view of the critical political scenario, people must be sensitized on electing right representatives for the future of the state. People have witnessed numerous issues and problems. Blockades and bandhs have nearly covered the calendar last year. The time has come for them to ponder on this election. The choice is before them`”feast for a day or meal for lifelong. Nothing can change the society. People should be bold enough to choose their right representatives`”who will work for their welfare and development. Good representatives and government can bring constructive changes in the society. People should focus more on the manifestoes of various national and regional parties rather than keeping eyes on the candidates`™ assets. They should be politically conscious to deal with the present complex political scenario. Social leaders and community leaders should take the lead roles in imparting political education to the general public. Welfare and development should be the first and foremost objective of such political education. Students from colleges and universities should also be involved in educating the masses.

Above all election is the heart of democracy. It is the duty of responsible citizens to exercise their franchise to elect the right representatives. Voters should not be influenced by money and muscle power. The Election Commission should act at its best to ensure free and fair poll. A single press of the button can make a big change. Be a part of the change by casting votes sensibly to the right candidates. The future of democracy can be bright as well as dull. People need to be sensitized on the core issues of the society. Election should be made to bring good governance in the state.

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