IMPHAL, Nov 22 (NNN): The Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has called off its ‘public blockade’ this evening after the meeting with the state government of Manipur representatives in Imphal.
The government team led by deputy chief minister Gaikhangam discussed the matter with the 5-member team of the KSDC this evening at around 5 in Imphal.
Meanwhile, a joint statement of the state government and the KSDC states, “Given the demand of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and the United People’s Front (UPF) for a political dialogue, the Home Ministry was apprised of the matter. The Union home ministry has responded positively to depute the official team after the Winter Session of Parliament to Imphal.
“In the meantime, the KSDC was requested to call off the blockade and maintain peace. In response to this appeal the KSDC delegates which met the deputy chief minister and others today and have agreed to withdraw the blockade with immediate effect.”
This joint statement was joint signed by Special Secretary (Home), government of Maniopur A.K Sinha and Benjamin Mate, general secretary of KSDC.
MLA Yamthong Haokip, education minister Okendra, chief secretary DS Poonia and director general of police Y Joykumar also participated in the meeting.
The KSDC sponsored ‘public blockade’ began on November 17 evening demanding for the commencement of dialogue with the two umbrella bodies of Kuki militant outfits–KNO and UPF.
Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/blockade-called-off/
