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MSAD and CPDM condemned Wuzu massacre

We Condemn the Wuzu Massacre of July 16, 2015 Solidarity to Kohima Rally against AFSPA, July 23, 2015 MSAD and CPDM Letter to the Naga Students’ Federation. July 2015 Dear

We Condemn the Wuzu Massacre of July 16, 2015

Solidarity to Kohima Rally against AFSPA, July 23, 2015

MSAD and CPDM Letter to the Naga Students’ Federation.

July 2015

Dear Friends,

At the very outset, we, the undersigned, condemn the Wuzu Massacre in Nagaland, on July 16, 2015, perpetrated by the combined forces of the Assam Rifles and Para Commandos. On that unfortunate day; baby Aso (13 years old) and master Tiizali (14 years old) were killed, Mrs. Esther Jorror (24 years old) was bullet injured, properties were destroyed, and the Wuzu village was inflicted with prolong psychological trauma. Having gone through the ground report prepared by the Naga Students’ Federation and the Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights, we strongly condemn the misinformation propaganda that attempted to cover up the inhumane crimes that were mercilessly perpetrated on the innocent people of Wuzu Village.

Simultaneously, we extend our solidarity to the proposed Kohima Rally against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958, scheduled to be held on 23 July 2015, under the initiatives of the Naga Students’ Federation. For several decades, ever since the Indian State took over on the Nagas, the progressive sections amongst the Nagas have been raising democratic voices with the hope to achieve a National Democratic Revolution. The response of the Indian State have been militaristic and divisive. The Indian State in collusion with the local reactions have been unleashing a reign of terror, to suppress the Naga democratic voices. It went side by side militaristic capitalist intrusion, that is, extraction of ‘super profit’ from the Naga resources, trade routes, markets, and labour. This unjust war, buttressed by the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, have been responsible for the subjugations, oppressions, coercions, disturbances, insecurities, and confusions amongst the larger bulk of the Nagas.

We extend our solidarity, because, we think that the ‘global’ character of capital inflows and extraction of surplus values in various forms, carried out through unleashing State terrorism (militarisation), affected peoples across community and territorial boundaries. The neighbouring small communities and territories in the Indo-Myanmar regions are economically and geographically closely interconnected to one another in such a manner that neither one can flourish without the rest nor the rests are immune from any destructive policy that affected one community or territory. This tendency have been historically proven during the British colonial period, the World Wars, and the ongoing onslaught by the big capitalist forces. Therefore, there is always the need to encourage one another in the democratic struggles, learn from each other’s experiences, and build up coordination and unity. We uphold the principles: “Divided We Fall, United We Win” and “People United Will Never Be Defeated”.

Solidarity to the leadership of the Naga Students’ Federation on the occasion of the Kohima Rally against AFSPA, on July 23, 2015.

Long live peoples’ democratic movement.

Long live people’s democracy.

Sd/-

Priyobata Irengbam

Manipur Students’ Association Delhi

Sd/

Manishwar Nongmaithem

Campaign for Peace & Democracy (Manipur)

July 22, 2015.

Delhi.

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JCILPS calls public meeting to discuss steps taken up by government

IMPHAL, July 22: The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has announced that it will organise a public meeting tomorrow to discuss the steps taken up by the State

IMPHAL, July 22: The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has announced that it will organise a public meeting tomorrow to discuss the steps taken up by the State government till date concerning the movement demanding implementation of the ILPS in the State.

A statement of its assistant media co-ordinator Md Kheiruddin Shah Moijingmayum said the meeting will be held at the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen and start from 11am.

It said there is a need to bring out a public resolution on the issue because the JCILPS would like to work according to the desires of the public.

The JCILPS, it said, would like to discuss with the people the next step to be taken up in case the bill which is presently being prepared by the government fails to meet the expectations of the public. The committee would like to properly discuss the government resolution on the present issue and bring out a consensus resolution of the JCILPS and the public on the issue, it said.

It has further appealed to the public to attend the meeting and join the discussion.

It continued for many years, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has been spearheading a movement to safeguard the people of Manipur, however, it is hard to think of the kind of bill, the State government, which has continued to remain obstinate even in the face of a death during the movement, will bring out.

It said there is a need for the public to carefully observe and follow the steps taken up by the government as there have been instances of the government betraying the public by going against its wishes.

It is still necessary for the people to carefully check whether the government has the much needed political will to work to protect the indigenous people, the statement said.

The committee further appealed to the public to continue with the democratic movement until the demand for a legislation to safeguard the people of the State is fulfilled.

Governance by demand

It is a scathing commentary on the quality of political leadership in Manipur that governance in the state, especially on important and sensitive matters, has been all along a knee-jerk

It is a scathing commentary on the quality of political leadership in Manipur that governance in the state, especially on important and sensitive matters, has been all along a knee-jerk reaction affair. The familiar pattern has been and still is, for the government to recede into activity for long periods, either caught in politicking marked by activities such as demands for reshuffles in the ministry by legislators wishing for their shares of the spoils of power, or else simply surrendering to what Foucault famously called `governmentality`. In `governmentality`, typically all grand political visions and promises of statesmanship which generally come to the fore at the time of elections, tend to take the back seat after the government is formed, with the daily mundane bureaucratic and clerical routines of petty file works and other familiar rituals, having their own dynamics, some compelling others born out of vested interests, in this case institutionalised corruption, nepotism etc, taking over charge of governance. With certain variations, this is a universal character of all governments, and to some extent or the other, all lapse into `governmentality`. As has been critiqued by many scholars, it is not as if this `governmentality` is unimportant. Without it, no democratic government can sustain its energy through its entire term. Consequently, it is also true that even if all the politicians take a holiday together at one time, `governmentality` will ensure the government continues to run its routine course, drearily perhaps, but as steadily as it always was.

The difference between one government and another then would be the sustained direction different political leaderships are able to rise about `governmentality`. Ideally, the political leadership should be able to be able to be always on the steering wheel of the government and routinely remind itself of its political mission, and provide direction to the auto pilot governance that `governmentality` provides so conveniently and necessarily. These visions need not only to be refreshed periodically, but also reworked from time to time, in keeping with the demands of the changing times. This will also entail the ability for the political leadership to anticipate future needs and troubles and accordingly seek changes in policy directions. This is exactly where Manipur has failed almost completely very often. The trend has been, after the government has been formed, the rest is left to the auto-pilot governance mechanism, until it runs into big trouble. No need to elaborate on this at least. The present trouble in the wake of the demand for the Inner Line Permit System going violent is the most recent reminder. Now that trouble has broken out, threatening not the least the continuance of government, the political leadership has swung into action, passing and withdrawing bills, holding consultative meetings with legal experts, studying land laws of other states as well as the constitutional permissibility of various proposals on the subjects, etc.

The question is, why did the government have to wait for desperate uprisings on the streets for it to begin considering these changes in policy direction? Why did it not see the people`™s general apprehension of a demographic overturn and pre-empt trouble by seeking the introduction of legislations aimed at regulating this population inflow? If it had been this far-sighted, and before any confrontations with the public became necessary done the needful, probably it would have been able to come up with a more lenient and reasonable law on the matter. Now it is being pushed to do nothing less than the extreme, and in all likelihood would not be able to satisfy most, if not all, whatever it ends up doing. It has also ended up between the proverbial devil and deep sea, for it is unlikely an extremely restrictive law on migrant inflow would not be shot down by the Central government and an extremely soft one would be accepted by the violent and coercive brand of politics on the streets that the state has become so accustomed to. Instead of the political leadership leading from the front, steering the state through calm as well as troubled waters, governance in the state has been more in the nature of stimulus-response equation, in which people are led to take out violent agitations against government inaction on issues they consider as vital and government deciding to respond to these demands when things go out of control.

Leader Writer: Pradip Phanjoubam

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/07/governance-by-demand/

Drafting Committee chairman says JCILPS` co-operation crucial to complete bill in time

IMPHAL, July 22: The State government formed four-member Drafting Committee of a new bill to safeguard indigenous people of the State convened its first meeting today and resolved to complete

IMPHAL, July 22: The State government formed four-member Drafting Committee of a new bill to safeguard indigenous people of the State convened its first meeting today and resolved to complete the draft of the bill within a month`™s time.

Briefing media persons at the end of the meeting, Law minister Th Devendra, who is chairman of the committee said the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has set a 15-day deadline for the preparation of the bill.

However, the drafting committee will appeal to both the government and the JCILPS to wait for atleast one month for the new bill, he said.

Today`™s meeting was convened at the Old Secretariate office minister.

Devendra said a meeting of representatives of the all political parties had already resolved to appeal to the JCILPS to extend the timeline to one month.

He said the JCILPS is an important stakeholder in preparing the new bill and it is hoped that it will fully co-operate with the committee and help in bringing out the bill.

He continued the committee will soon invite the JCILPS to meet with the committee at an opportune time so as to expedite the process of drafting the new bill.

It may, however, be mentioned that the JCILPS which is spearheading the ongoing movement had yesterday issued a statement showing annoyance at the failure of the State government to come up with any substantial step citing that six days of the 15 day deadline have already passed.

Devendro said in its first meeting today, the committee discussed paper-works of systems which are in place in some States of the country to protect the interests of the locals in their States.

He said documents of the present systems which are in place in States like Mizoram, Arunachanl Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh were thoroughly discussed and studied.

The committee will also invite expert stake holders including from the bar councils for suggestions, he said.

Devendra also informed that the next meeting of the committee has been fixed on July 25 at 4pm.

He said the committee would also like to discuss the demands of the JCILPS and compare them with the provision of the systems which are in place in the other States.

Although the committee wants the bill to be completed in a very short time, it is possible only if the JCILPS come to the table and discuss their demands with the committee, he said.

The JCILPS and the committee should seat together and chalk out with the committee the provisions which need to be either included or excluded from the bill, he observed.

He further appealed to the JCILPS to co-operate with the committee and bring an amicable solution to the issue so that the body of the student who died during the movement could be accepted by the family members and full focus could be put to drafting the ILP bill.

Human chains and sit-ins mark ILPS demand agitation

IMPHAL, July 22: Agitations demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit System in the State and punishment for the police personnel involved in the death of student Sapam Robinhood continued

Students of Waikhom Mani Girls College form a human chain along the Impha-Moreh Highway in support of ILPS.

IMPHAL, July 22: Agitations demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit System in the State and punishment for the police personnel involved in the death of student Sapam Robinhood continued at several places in the State today.

As part of the movement, Meitei pangals of Andro constituency today staged a sit in protest and later formed a human chain at the Yairipok Azad bazaar.

The agitators also observed a one-minute silence in memory of Late Sapam Robinhood.

The agitation was jointly organised by the Tulihal Educated Association, SDYO, TMWA, IYDO, Ningthounai Youth Organisation, local clubs of Changamdabi and Laikol Muslim clubs.

President of the Tulihal Educated Association, Md Thoiba said the people fully support the demand for implementation of the ILPS in the State.

Now that Ramadan- the holy month fasting is over, we will come out in full support of the demand, he said.

He further urged the government to stop neglecting people`s demand until there is a death and deploying delay tactics.

He asked whether the government would not have withdrawn the bill, if there were no incidents of death or people getting injured during the movement.

Taking a week`s time just for the formation of a Drafting Committee is akin to showing disrespect to the public movement, he said.

Several local leaders also spoke on the ILPS during the protest.

Agitators also shouted slogans demanding implementation of the ILPS in the State and action against the police personnel involved in the death of Robinhood.

They also shouted that there is no peace in Manipur.

The sit in protest was also participated by students of Azad High School, Antartic English School and Model Kids Centre all located in Yairipok Tulihal.

Meira paibis groups and local youth clubs of Tentha area also sit in protest at the Tentha Multiplex complex and later took out a rally starting from Tentha Khongbal Leikai.

Students of local schools like United English School, Oxford English School, Model English School.

During the protest demonstration, the protestors demanded amending the Constitution if it is required in order to implement the ILPS in the State and to punish the police personnel involved in the death of the student Robinhood.

Students of Waikhom Mani Girls College, Thoubal also formed a human chain on Imphal-Moreh national highway.

Meira paibis of Nongangkhong also staged a sit in protest at the Thoubal Ningthou Lai haraobung, while students of Pole Star School also formed a human chain showing support to the ongoing ILPS movement.

NNN adds: Today residents of Khurai Sajor Leikai formed a mob and stopped traffic movement in Imphal-Ukhrul road.

Since early morning, people of the locality came out out and blocked the road.

They said they will continue blocking the road until the state government implements ILPS in Manipur.

Vehicles coming along the road from both sides were made to turn back.

At Lamlong Bazar too, women vendors of the market staged a sit-in-protest wearing black badges in demand of the ILP system and punishment to those security personnel who were responsible for the death of student Sapam Robinhood. Similar protests were also held at Nambol Hao Keithel, Haobam Marak and many other areas.

Many women of Uripok area also demanded implementation of ILP system in Manipur by staging a sit-in-protest beneath the Uripok Flyover Bridge.

Members of 12 major transporter organisations today staged a sit-in-protest demanding the implementation of ILP system in Manipur. The protest was held at Keishampat Leimajam Leikai area on the side of Tiddim Road. The members announced to support the on-going agitation by stopping their services on July 24 from 4 am to 6 pm.

The transporters strongly condemned the brutal killing of Sapam Robinhood by the state forces.

Announcing that they will support the actions of the JCILPS and JAC of Robinhood, they also demanded the state government to implement ILP system in Manipur and to punish those personnel who killed Robinhood as per law accordingly.

Those who attended in the protest today appealed all the drivers, truckers and transporters of the state to support and join in the cease-work strike of July 24.

Guardians of AIPMT candidates appeal against strikes, bandhs on July 25

IMPHAL, July 22: A group of parents and guardians of students appearing in the All India Pre-Medical Test, AIPMT which is schedule on July 25 has appealed to all concern

IMPHAL, July 22: A group of parents and guardians of students appearing in the All India Pre-Medical Test, AIPMT which is schedule on July 25 has appealed to all concern not to call any bandh, strike, blockade or other agitations on the day.

One of the guardians Akham Kunjakeshwor Khuman acting as their spokesperson said during a brief press conference at the Manipur Press Club that the test is conducted on an all India basis by the Central Board of School Education according to a directive of the Supreme Court.

CBSE affiliated schools in the State will be the examination centres for the test, he said.

He appealed to the supporters of the ongoing movement demanding Inner Line Permit System in the State against calling any bandh or strike on the day and obstructing candidates on their way to the exam centres.

There are more than 6500 students appearing the test in various centres across the State, he continued.

He also said the parents and guardian also support the movement and observed a two minute silence in memory of late Sapam Robinhood.

Swatch Bharat Abhiyan quiz held

IMPHAL, July 22: The All Manipur Working Journalist Union (AMWJU) along with Manipur Urban Development Agency organised a one day State Level Quiz Competition on `Swatch Bharat Mission` at the

IMPHAL, July 22: The All Manipur Working Journalist Union (AMWJU) along with Manipur Urban Development Agency organised a one day State Level Quiz Competition on `Swatch Bharat Mission` at the Manipur Press Club today.

The said quiz was held into two categories for Class VIII to X and for Class XI and XII.

15 students competed in the first category and 20 others in the second category.

Joyrani Wahengbam from Singjamei Waikhom Leikai, student of JNV, Khumbong; Malemnganba Wahengbam son from Sagolband Moirang Hanuba Leirak of Shishu Nistha Niketan and Maheshwor Leishangthem of KM Blooming Higher Secondary School, Khangabok win the first, second and third positions respectively in the first category.

In the second category, Namairakpam Albert from Chingamakha Irom Leirak of Maria Montessori Senior Secondary School; Denish Ngangom from Lairikyengbam Leikai Salan Leirak of CC Higher Secondary School and Yanglem Mahesh Meitei from Sabungkhok Mayai Laikai of CC Higher Secondary School win the first, second and third positions respectively.

The first, second and third position holders in the first category were awarded Rs 8000, Rs 4000 and Rs 2000 respectively, while the top three for the second category were awarded Rs 10000, Rs 5000 and Rs 3000 respectively along with citations.

The opening session of the competition was attended by Planning and Development Authority chairman T Mangibabu as chief guest, AMWJU president Wangkhemcha Shamjai as president and Chief Town Planner N Geetkumar as guest of honour.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/07/swatch-bharat-abhiyan-quiz-held/

14-year old State lad to attend UN General Assembly

IMPHAL, Jul 22: The Big Sisters`™ League Manipur, has informed that 14-year old Konkham Lamjingnganba of Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai has been selected as the lone representative from the entire North

IMPHAL, Jul 22: The Big Sisters`™ League Manipur, has informed that 14-year old Konkham Lamjingnganba of Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai has been selected as the lone representative from the entire North Eastern region along with 10 others from the rest of the country to attend the 70th United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) to be held at United Nations headquarters at New York, USA from September 18 to 27 next.

A statement of the league claimed the Big Sisters`™ League is a registered NGO based in Imphal with an aim to prevent the occurrence of sexual abuse and heal those who have been affected by it.

The objective of the children to attend the UNGA in New York is to influence the World community to accept 6 % GDP (gross domestic product) for Education and 5 % for health as the minimum international standard. The other children are from Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telengana, West Bengal and Uttarakhand, it said.

Representing Big Sisters`™ League Manipur, Konkham Lamjingnganba son of visually impaired Gangarani who lost her husband in a firing incident few years ago, will introduce himself and tell the world leaders to help the process, during the forthcoming UNGA.It has further appealed to concerned authorities to extend possible help to Lamjingnganba in his preparation of the necessary formalities including passport and travel etc.

`The Manipur we want` seminar held

KANGPOKPI, Jul.22: A one day seminar on `The Manipur we want` -Perspective of Sadar Hills for a better future of Youth in the community has been organized here today at

KANGPOKPI, Jul.22: A one day seminar on `The Manipur we want` -Perspective of Sadar Hills for a better future of Youth in the community has been organized here today at Conference Hall, SHADC Kangpokpi.

The seminar has been organized by Rural Youth Development Centre (RYDC), Kangpokpi in association with United NGO Mission, Manipur (UNM-M).

Dr. Ngamkhohao Haokip and Dr. Nabakishore were the main speakers of the seminar who spoke on Youth & Employment, Youth & Human Rights and issues and challenges of youth and its possible solutions.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/07/the-manipur-we-want-seminar-held/

The Statesman: Militant arrested in Manipur – The Statesman (press release)

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Troops of 45 Assam Rifles of 9 sector Assam Rifles uner the aegis of Hd Qaurters, Inspector General Assam Rifles (IGAR South), apprehended a cadre of outlawed United Revolutionary Front (URF) from Pangei village in Manipur’s Imphal East district on …

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Committee to draft bill for protection of indigenous people of Manipur constituted – Jagran Josh

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In a one of its kind one-piece show, the National Museum here, in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), has mounted an exhibition showcasing a sculpture of Manipur's mythical 21-foot giant python Poubi Lai.
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In a one of its kind one-piece show, the National Museum here, in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), has mounted an exhibition showcasing a sculpture of Manipur’s mythical 21-foot giant python Poubi Lai.
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In a one of its kind one-piece show, the National Museum here, in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), has mounted an exhibition showcasing a sculpture of Manipur's mythical 21-foot giant python Poubi Lai.
Mystical reptile and enchanting folkloreDeccan Herald
The story of a giant python called Poubi Lai…The Hindu
Story of Manipuri python at National MuseumDaijiworld.com
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