Day: September 8, 2012

IMPHAL, Sept 8 NNN : Apunba Manipur Kanba Lup (AMKIL) felt disappointed on the failure to implement the Inner Line Permit in Manipur by the government.
This was echoed during the AMKIL’s 12th Foundation Day observation today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound here.
Dr K Sushila, Deputy Director, Archives, Government of Manipur, Ima Yumlembam Mema, vice president, AMKIL and Ima Thounajam Maloti Leima, social activist graced the function as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
On the occasion, Nahakpam Aruna, Prof Manipuri Department, Manipur University spoke on the topic “Nupishingda Chatharakliba Meeyot meenei” ( atrocities against women), while social scientist Dhanabir Laishram delivered his speech on the topic “Northeast Kee Meeyamda mainland India na Yengliba Mityeng” ( the outlook of mainland India towards Northeast people) and RK Ranendrajit, editor Freedom addressed on the topic “Khunaida ollakliba phibhamsida imashingna lougadaba thoudang” ( the role of the womenfolk in the present changing situation).
AMKIL general secretary Laishram Gyaneshwori gave the keynote address when she asserted AMKIL, that was set up after amalgamation with several meira paibi (women activists) and other women organisations in the state on September 8, 2000, has started taking key roles in different movement and struggles that took up by the people to protect the state integrity and also to preserve the society from danger since its very inception.
She regretted the attitude of both the state and the Central Governments, saying they have failed to heed to the voice of the people demanding introduction of Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the state.
The AMKIL president stressed on to take up various movement and steps with the popular strength of Manipur to save the society and pledged that the women body would take part in every movement and strugle to protect the state.
At the end of her speech, Gyaneshwori urged the people from both the valley and the hill including different communities of Manipur to strengthen the state integrity and stand together for it.

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Expressing unhappiness over the inability to keep fixed time of a function, the Home Minister Gaikhangam appealed all to keep time. He was speaking at a felicitation function of MLAs and representatives of IMC organized by Kakhulong Pei Kakhulong women’s society and Kakhulong Youth Committee at Kakhulong Khul, Paona Bazar today. In the felicitation function, Shri Gaikhangam, RK Imo, MLA, Sagolband, Z. Kikhanbou Newmai, MLA Tamei, Janghemlung Panmei, Councilor of ward No 24, Smt Karangchonglu Gangmei and member Rajen Gangmei attended the function.
The people of Kakhulong submitted a memorandum to Home Minister and MLAs urging them to construct a multipurpose hall for the Khul and to extend compensation for standing properties of the evicted land.
Gaikhangam said, there is no habit of keeping the habit of attending a function in time and it should be reformed. We should try to utilize our resources properly and we should also give up the habit of begging from others. Kakhulong Khul may be developed as a commercial complex and it will provide benefit to the people of Manipur. MLAs should not have the idea of only developing their own Kendras and they should take part in the development works of the state.
An MLA should have national outlook and an MP should also have international outlook. RK Imo, MLA assured to construct the multipurpose hall and he also asked to the gathering to extend co-operation in the development works. Gaikhangam expressed his desire to develop a commercial complex at Kakhulong village by establishing a shopping mall which in turn yield benefits to the village and the state as well.
Calling Kakhulong a mini India, MLA RK Imo, who was also speaking at the felicitation programme jointly organised by Kakhulong Pei, Kakhulong Women’s Society and Kakhulong Youth Committee, assured to make efforts to build up a multi-purpose community hall at the Kabui tribe dominated village.

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Chandel, NNN, Sept 8: The All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU) has expressed its disappointment regarding the decision of the central government not to entertain on the demand for the implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Manipur.
AMTU general secretary Romeo Bungdon said, “It is very disappointing to learn that the Union government of India turned down the Inner Line Permit extension demand for Manipur which had been sent by the state government after a cabinet decision. So, it is clear that the indigenous people shall be disarmed technically on the influx issue”.
Consequently, influx of migrants is a threat to the demography, land, resources and even for the cultures, customs and traditions of Manipur people, said the tribal body leader. Indeed the people here are likely to be assimilated to migrant people of “our own identity” without such preventive constitutional provisions, stated Romeo Bungdon.
“I fear to state that the state government’s plan to exercise or implement MLR-LR 1960 in the hill districts of Manipur after its revenue survey will attract more influx and pave easy settlements for mainland migrants and foreign immigrants. Hence, all tribal people of Manipur hill districts must oppose the sinister policy instigated to the state government of Manipur by rich landlords of mainland India. It is also appealed to the valley common brethren of Manipur to understand the matter and bear with us on this regard,” said Romeo Bungdon.
The AMTU general secretary then suggested a panacea saying there is one system which can deal the influx of migrants into Manipur.
According to the tribal leader, social-reformation within “our Manipur society” which include not to sell lands to migrants. Another suggestion was not to accommodate these migrants as tenants without police verification. Romeo also said that allowing the migrants to own a piece of land as dowry is another detrimental factor. Romeo Bungdon then said depending on them for labor and skill manual works is another negative side.
“Thus, we all require to sensitized on such subjects and adapt self reliant work culture with skill manual work enrichment training which must be provided and facilitated by the state government. Very sorry to state, but until we the various indigenous Manipur ethnic tribes and communities are able to revive and revamp our cultures, customs and traditions for our identity preservation within the purview of UNESCO, we need such social reformation phenomenon for survival,” asserted the general secretary of All Manipur Tribal Union.
Meanwhile, AMTU has lauded the move of United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF), Zou Defence Volunteers (ZDV) and Kuki Revolutionary Army-United (KRA-U)on the Kuki Black Day observation.
“Its is very fascinating to read the news item of UKLF, ZDV and KRA(U) urging the kuki brethren to no more observe Black Day which normally falls on September 13, that smoulders only inhuman incitement. This very noble and triumphant declaration percolated with humanity wisdom is the ideal Christian philosophical doctrine, perhaps wiser than King Solomon’s golden wisdom. This lead to civilization and they deserve the highest tribal traditional honour. Hence, I on behalf of the Manipur tribal communities proclaim that these frontal tribal outfits are worth while to take up our tribal mandatory constitutional issues,” said the AMTU general secretary Romeo Bungdontoday.
It then said for such divine statements they made, God the Almighty for sure must be enormously pleased with. “May God sanctify their wisdom for the the prince of peace shall always dwell and dine with them. Halleleuja!,” said AMTU.
In fact it was devilish and silly misunderstanding in ancient days and the 1990s that brought disunity and irrational human disaster. Otherwise, the tribals would have been enjoyin a seperate distinct kingdom since the ancient years, added the All Manipur Tribal Union.

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Imphal, Sep 8 : An Army Lance Naik and another civilian were wounded after Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), an armed wing of Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF) triggered an IED near Tiddim Ground along Tiddim road under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West district on Saturday.
The wounded jawan has been identified as Harjindar, a Lance Naik of A-Coy, 18 Sikh Regiment, a native of Gurudaspur, Punjab and the civilian’s name has been identified as Akham Shanti, 31, son of A Modhu of Kwakeithel bazaar.
The blast occurred at around 8:10 a.m. when the militants targeted a foot patrolling party of the 18 Sikh Regiment by triggering an IED planted under a fenced plant growing on the Tiddim road median, wounding a Lance Naik and a civilian.
The RPF today claimed responsibility for the blast. Taohangsu Heiremcha, Chief Department Of Publicity Revolutionary People’s Front said when troops of 18 Sikh Regiment were on road opening party at Tiddim ground. PLA will continue to launch more attacks to drive out all security personnel it was claimed. It revealed that the PLA has put bombs in strategic places to attack troops.
People should stop demand removal of troops rather than asking to stop bomb attacks on troops it was added. Major casualties can not be inflicted on troops as care was taken not to inflict injuries on civilians. It asked Meira Paibi not to stage protest against such attacks. It was warned to all to stay from troops so that they are not injured.
It is worthwhile to mention that on September 5, two jawans of 28 Assam Rifles were hurt in another IED blast at Keisham Leikai, Keishampat in Imphal. The banned United National Liberation Front ( UNLF) had claimed responsibility for the attack.
Meanwhile, in view of the recent incident, involving planting and exploding of IEds by underground organisations causing innuries to public and security forces, and as part of preventive measures and to avoid any untoward incidents like bomb/IED blasts in the run up to the local body election in Imphal West district, the district police have sought the cooperation of the public and requested to help in preventing such incidents.
The district Superintendant of Police in a statement urged the public to act upon certain measures: avoid unnecessary crowding; do not allow unattended vehicle to be parked in fron of your house/shop etc. and alert/inform the police for any unattended/abandoned vehicle; do not touch any suspicious left objects; do not accept any gifts/packets from unknown person; check your surroundings for any unusual changes and check any suspicious behaviour of people/strangers.
The statement added in case of any of the above indicated suspicious circumstances is observed, please pass on the information to the telephone numbers 2450214 and 2450159 of SP, Imphal West Control; 2449975 and 9436038404 of ASP, Imphal West (L/O); 9436890735 and 9612950895 of Deputy SSP/CDO; 2450580 and 9612904636 of SDPO, Imphal; 9862497906 of SDPO, Singjamei; 2450002 and 9862707085 of OC, Imphal Police Station and 2458515 and 9856089966 of OC, City Police/ Lamphel.

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