Chief Minister O. Ibobi is the leader of the hour. He can call spade a spade. He has let known the Union Government the feeling and sentiment of the people of the state. It seems he has taken a hardened stand not to succumb to any form of pressure. To him Manipur is more important than anything else. Guided by the firm belief of keeping Manipur intact he maintained a strong posture when he met central leadership and declared that he will make all out efforts to protect the territorial integrity of the state. Nagaland leaders demanding implementation of sixth schedule in Manipur’s hill areas is tantamount to poking nose into the affairs of the state. Can the people of Manipur demand bifurcation of Nagaland into two? The demand if any for the betterment or development of the people living in the state must come from the people themselves. Manipur is far ahead of Nagaland in any field of their choice. The question of subjugation of one community by others does not arise. Now the state Government has decided to form a committee headed by Justice of a high court to look into the disbursement of fund in the hills and plain areas. The finding of the committee will be able to shape the future of things to come. Forget Imphal the state capital of Manipur all the district headquarters of Manipur are abuzz with night life activities. But night life even in the state capital of Kohima is completely nil. Visitors are advised not to venture out in the night in Kohima. Nagaland leaders should remain concerning for the speedy development of Nagaland. In doing that the Naga problems will be identified and solution to the Naga problem will be found. Naga problem lies in Nagaland itself not in Manipur. The people in Nagaland have a long way to go to reach the goal of their choice. NSCN, Union Government peace talk has completed 15 years. Some leaders want to make it appear as if 15 years is a long journey. Generation after generation fought for development of a nation. Castle can be built within minutes in dream but in reality it will not happen at all. Fellow countrymen work hard to reach the stage of your choice. Ibobi understands that the entire people are with him when he tackles head on the challenge that is thrown against the territorial integrity of the state. He will single handedly tackle anything that can be construed as a challenge to the peaceful coexistence of the people of the state. Therefore it is not surprising that he rejected outright the proposal for implementation of sixth schedule in the hill areas of the state. Chief Minister understands that a state like Manipur, 80 percent of which areas belong to hills, will see fragmentation if the controversial act is implemented in Manipur. But the people’s mandate was for protection the entire land. He will not like to see disintegration of Manipur. The Union Government is cautioned against taking faulty step that may invite the return of medieval period when man fought against man. Spare Manipur and allow it to rest peacefully.
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