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3 Resolutions passed by Manipur’s All Political Parties meeting w.r.t “Framework Agreement” signed b/w NSCN(IM) & Government of India

Resolution Passed by All Political Parties in the meeting chaired by Okram Ibobi Singh, Chief Minister, Manipur Held on 17th August, 2015 at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat The representatives

Resolution Passed by All Political Parties in the meeting chaired by Okram Ibobi Singh, Chief Minister, Manipur Held on 17th August, 2015 at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat

The representatives of all political parties present in the meeting have discussed on recently signed “Framework Agreement” between Government of India and NSCN(IM) and unanimously passed the following resolutions:

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1. Any agreement pr accord with NSC(IM) by Government of India shall not affect the territorial integrity in letter and spirit and the interests of State of Manipur at any cost.

2. It is decided the State Government to pass a resolution on recently signed “Framework Agreement” between the Government of India and NSCN(IM) in the ensuing Manipur Legislative Assembly to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur and its interests in letter and spirit.

3. It is also decided to send an all Political Party delegation led by Chief Minister , to meet Honorable Prime Minister of India and Honorable Union Home Minister and appraise the implications and present scenario with respect to the recently signed “Framework Agreement” with NSCN(IM) and Government of India.

Scanned copy of the resolutions attached.

Manipur’s All Political Parties resolutions regarding the accord signed between NSCN(IM) and Govt of India’s

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Rijiju assures NSCN (IM) pact will not overlook Manipur`s sentiment

IMPHAL, August 6: The peace accord signed between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) is just a framework and not a detailed structure, confirmed Minister of State for

IMPHAL, August 6: The peace accord signed between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) is just a framework and not a detailed structure, confirmed Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday, in a bid to calm down the tension arising out of the undisclosed contents of the peace accord.

The sentiments of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh will not be overlooked, he told media persons.

He assured when the final settlement comes, the Centre will definitely take into account all the States which would be affected and also consult the respective State governments.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs had arrived in the State capital on Wednesday accompanied by DoNER Minister Jitendra Singh to inspect the flood situation in the State.

Soon after their arrival at the Imphal Airport, the two had conducted an aerial visit of Joumoul Village in Chandel where a massive landslide had killed several villagers a few days back.

On their return from the inspection tour, they briefed media persons at the airport.

Rijiju said there are still no necessary details which could be announced by the government at this time because the accord signed is just a framework agreement to end the Naga issue which had been going on for the past many decades.

The government of India`™s stand is that it will understand the sentiments and concern of the Naga people and consider it with a holistic approach, he said.

The government at the same time, he said, will not overlook the sentiments of the neighbouring States Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

The accord is not in the interest of only one community or a group but in the interest of the whole North Eastern region, he confirmed.

He continued, the region has been facing the insurgency problem for long and the people are starving for peace.

He said the accord is a confidence building measure initiated to lay a concrete foundation for peace in the region.

The MoS also appealed to all not to circulate any rumour which could ignite unnecessary anmity and ill-feeling among the various communities of the region.

Dr Jitendra said they had visited the flood affected area of Chandel with some local MLAs.

He observed the costs of the damage including bridges, road, telecom connectivity, water supply and paddy fields is quite high.

He said the Centre will provide 90 percent for the State Disaster Response fund which is to be allocated by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the State government will bear the remaining 10 percent on its own.

The amount earlier allotted for the State to meet disasters is not enough and so the Centre will be sanctioning another Rs 8.5 crore to the State immediately, he assured.

He said they have requested the State government to formally write to the Centre within two days and send a ministerial team for assessment of the total damaged afflicted by the flood in the State.

Meanwhile on the sensitive issue around the demand for introduction of the ILPS in the State, Kiren Rijiju said he wouldn`™t be able to comment unless the Centre receives a concrete proposal from the State government.

However, he added, there are still certain provisions which enables the State government to make certain regulations within the ambit of the Constitution.

He further appealed to the people of the State not to adopt violence.

He said the Centre could discuss the issue with the State government and civil organisations of the State.

GOM kept in the dark on GOI-NSCN (IM) pact, awaiting details from MHA, says CM

IMPHAL, August 4: A day after the historic signing of the peace accord between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM), the Government of Manipur continues to remain in

Chief Minister O Ibobi addressing the media persons in the presence of party MLAs and ministers

IMPHAL, August 4: A day after the historic signing of the peace accord between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM), the Government of Manipur continues to remain in the dark of its contents.

The government is awaiting the full text of the accord from the Centre, although the Union Home Minister has ruled out any possibilities of compromising on the territorial integrity of Manipur, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh told media persons during a press conference held this evening at his secretariat following a joint meeting held with Congress legislators.

The Chief Minister, however, declared that the Government of Manipur, under any circumstances, will not accept any form of compromise in regards to the territorial integrity of the State.

He said `Nagas are our brethren and we have been praying that their issue is resolved once and for all.`

Nevertheless, apparently oblivious of the contents of the accord, he said that he was quite confused whether to interpret the development as good or bad.

The Chief Minister excoriated the dealing of the BJP led NDA government in the Centre, and stated that the Prime Minister Office and MHA have overlooked Manipur this time unlike the UPA Government who always intimated the Manipur government with matters pertaining to the demands of the NSCN-IM.

The common belief of the people that the Prime Minister of India is transparent and federal minded, and has sincere intention to bring about a change in the North-eastern States has turned out to be wrong, he pointed out referring to the signing of the accord which was undertaken without taking into confidence any of the North-eastern States.

Taking serious note of the entire episode, Ibobi compared the very act with that of a dictator.

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh revealed that he had contacted the Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh yesterday, asking for the full text of the accord.

He said he had apprised the Union Minister of how the entire Manipur was taken by surprise by the unexpected turn of events and the adverse impact on the credibility of Manipur Government.

He further disclosed that in his response, the Home Minister ruled out any possibilities of compromising the territorial integrity of Manipur and assured to provide the full text of the `Peace Accord` once it is tabled today in the ongoing session of the parliament.

The Chief Minister also drew the attention of the Centre to make details of the peace accord a public domain at the earliest to clear the uneasy atmosphere in the aftermath of the signing of the accord.

Fitting tributes paid to June 18 martyrs on 14th Great June Uprising Unity Day

IMPHAL, June 18: The 14th Great June Uprising Unity Day was jointly observed by All Manipur United Clubs` Organization (AMUCO) and United Committee Manipur (UCM) at Kekrupat memorial complex

Participants offering floral tributes to June 18 martyrs during the observation

IMPHAL, June 18: The 14th Great June Uprising Unity Day was jointly observed by All Manipur United Clubs` Organization (AMUCO) and United Committee Manipur (UCM) at Kekrupat memorial complex today in remembrance of the 18 martyrs who sacrificed their lives during a massive protest staged on June 18, 2001 against the June 14 Bangkok Declaration where a dubious and contentious clause `without territorial limits` was added to the agreement signed between NSCN (IM) and Government of India.

Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam; Commerce & Industries Minister Govindas Konthoujam; MLA Ng Bijoy; PHED Minister I Hemochandra; Social Welfare Minister AK Mirabai; Lok Sabha MP Dr T Meinya; president of BJP Manipur Pradesh Th Chaoba and CPI leader Dr Nara led in offering floral tributes at the portraits of the 18 martyrs as mark of respect to the departed souls.

Thousands of people also came to pay homage to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in trying to protect territorial integrity of the state.

The function started with chairman of the organizing committee Dr Mani Khuman and Vice-chairman Johnson Elangbam hoisting flags of AMUCO and UCM followed by presentation of patriotic songs by artistes of Roop Raag musical group as a tribute to the 18 martyrs.

During the function, gifts were presented to the families of the 18 deceased by the organizing committee. Three persons who were severely injured during the mass protest were also honoured.

In connection with the observation, JNIMS Blood Bank organized a blood donation camp during which around 200 people donated their blood.