Former India captain MAK Pataudi passes away


BANGALORE, September 22 (agencies): India`s youngest-ever captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi lost his battle with… more »


BANGALORE, September 22 (agencies): India`s youngest-ever captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi lost his battle with a lung infection and passed away at a Delhi hospital today evening. Pataudi, who captained India in 40 of his 46 Tests is survived by his wife, yesteryear acting superstar Sharmila Tagore and three children, including film stars Saif and Soha Ali Khan.

“His condition has deteriorated since Wednesday and he is unable to maintain his oxygen level in spite of maximum treatment. He continues to remain in the ICU (intensive care unit),” news agency IANS quoted Neeraj Jain, senior consultant and chairman of pulmonolgy (chest medicine) at Sir Gangaram Hospital in central Delhi, as saying earlier today.

The 70-year-old Pataudi was admitted to the hospital in August with acute lung infection. The condition does not allow normal passage of oxygen to both the lungs. The patient breathes out more carbon dioxide during infection.

“This disease….had been static since the last three months. It worsened very acutely over the last four weeks,” Jain told IANS adding a possible lung transplant was discussed.”

“The possibility of lung transplant was discussed very early as soon as his condition worsened. But he was not a suitable candidate for it,” he added.

Pataudi, who became India captain at the age of 21, only a few months after losing the sight in his right eye following an accident, scored 2793 runs including six centuries in 46 Tests at an average of 34.91. And, it was under his leadership that India won their first overseas Test against New Zealand in 1967.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/former-india-captain-mak-pataudi-passes-away/

Newly formed transporters` forum calls for unity amongst transporters in state


IMPHAL, September 22: Five different organizations of transporters, truck owners and drivers this evening announced… more »


IMPHAL, September 22: Five different organizations of transporters, truck owners and drivers this evening announced the formation of a new apex body christened as ‘Transporters and Drivers Forum’ during a press conference held at the main office of the newly formed forum at Keishampat.

The five organizations that have come together to form the new body are the All Manipur Driver Welfare Association, All Manipur Petroleum Tanker Drivers’ Union, Imphal Silchar Road Transport Society, National Highway 53 (37) Truck Owners Association and the All Manipur Inter-state Bus Association.

Speaking at the conference, newly appointed president of the forum K Tombi has called upon all transporters of the state to be united and has as such appeal to the other transporter bodies that are outside of the newly formed apex body to join hands with the forum.

He has further stated that any disagreement or dispute amongst the various transporter bodies in the state will only hurt the people of the state.

He has further informed that the government has given its assurance to provide compensation to the trucks that were burned during the ongoing economic blockade and as such he has informed the truck owners and drivers to bring in valid documentation of vehicle ownership, to the newly formed forum at the earliest to avail the compensation.

He further appreciated the steps taken up by the government regarding the strengthening of ROP along the NH 53 (37) after the assurance provided by the state Chief Minister and the DGP during a meet with representatives of the five bodies on September 18.

He elaborated that during a meeting with the representatives, the state Chief Minister and the DGP had assured to arrange for deployment of SPs and COs on ROP duty to ensure safety of the vehicles plying along the National Highways.

He has further informed that the government has also assured to include vehicle recovery vans and medical teams in the escort parties.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/newly-formed-transporters-forum-calls-for-unity-amongst-transporters-in-state/

Election notification


IMPHAL, Sept 22: The election to 10 district council constituencies, namely 3-Chinglai and 13-Shanshak of… more »


IMPHAL, Sept 22: The election to 10 district council constituencies, namely 3-Chinglai and 13-Shanshak of Ukhrul district and 4-Tungam Khullen, 7-Punanamai, 8-Song Song, 11-Maram, 12-Lairouching, 13-Chawainamei Khullen, 14-Tadubi and 17-Phaibung Khullen of Senapati district has been scheduled on October 24 from 8 am to 4 pm.
According to a notification of state election commission, the last date for making nominations is September 29 while scrutiny of nominations will be done on October 1. The withdrawal of candidatures is on October 3 and the election must be completed before November 5, 2011.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/election-notification/

Condemned


IMPHAL, Sept 22: Apunba Manipur Matam Ishei Kanglup (AMMIK) has condemned the act of burning… more »


IMPHAL, Sept 22: Apunba Manipur Matam Ishei Kanglup (AMMIK) has condemned the act of burning down three vehicles along with the musical instruments of SARGAM at Tamenglong yesterday. It further appealed to the programme organizer to have talks to discuss on possible solution, stated a release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/condemned/

Land eviction victims speak out during International Peace Day conference


IMPHAL September 22: In observance of the International Peace Day, a One day regional conference… more »


IMPHAL September 22: In observance of the International Peace Day, a One day regional conference on forced eviction, land acquisition and displacement in Manipur was held at the Senate hall of the Manipur University today.

The conference was jointly organized by the Centre for Studey of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy Manipur University, Human Rights Alert and North Eastern Social Research Centre.

The main highlight of the observation remained the testimonial session of victims of land eviction in the state.

Speaking at the conference a victim of land eviction for the construction of the Mapithel Dam stated that even though the state government has already instituted an expert review committee to survey the effects of the Dam to the people of the surrounding areas, after numerous complaints were made to the government, the victims are yet to get any positive result out of the review committee.

He further informed of rumours doing the rounds that out of the six villages displaced due to the construction of the dam, one or two have already received compensation from the government; however the majority of the villages displaced are yet to receive any help from the government. Speaking for the villagers displaced by the Mapithel Dam Project, he condemned the government for remaining mute spectators to the hardship of the displaced.

Another victim of government eviction at Lamphel under JNNURMS stated that since the day of the eviction, they have been staying inside makeshift tents along the roadside. He informed that the government issued the eviction notice just one day ahead of the eviction.

Even after such a long time, the government has remained mute towards them and hasn’t provided them with any help, he further stated at the conference.

A victim of the five star hotel project land eviction has stated that the government initiated even the vigilance department to demand their original pattas by serving summon letters to every pattadar with the help of the police.

All the participating victims echoed that the government has failed to look into the grievances of the victims of land acquisition.

Meanwhile, many speakers including Pradip Phanjoubam, editor IFP, W Ramananda, Human Rights Activist, Babloo Loitongbam, director HRA maintained that the effects of globalization has reached the state also and that changes are part of globalization.

They further maintained that facing the challenges brought upon us along with globalization should be our main agenda.

Even though changes are inseparable part of life, they stated that the government should always consider the fundamental rights of its citizens while dealing in such issues like acquisition of their lands. The government should consider the benefit for both the evicted families and the government on such issues, they added. 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/land-eviction-victims-speak-out-during-international-peace-day-conference/

Sikkim earthquake: Death toll rises to 112


GANGTOK, September 22 (agencies): Three days since the earthquake struck Sikkim, the devastation still unfolding…. more »


GANGTOK, September 22 (agencies): Three days since the earthquake struck Sikkim, the devastation still unfolding. With 20 more bodies have been recovered on Wednesday, the total death toll climbed to 112, mostly in Sikkim. Several hundreds are still believed to be stranded in the worst affected north districts of Sikkim.

Sikkim has suffered a loss of about Rs 1 lakh crore due to the 6.8 magnitude earthquake, said Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling.

Aerial pictures showed that the earthquake ripped apart the landscape in the stretch between Gangtok and Chung Thang, causing cracks, landslides and much destruction. The pictures also showed the destruction at the Teesta Dam site where several people lost their lives.

At Chung Thang in North Sikkim, one of the worst affected sites, a school building one of the worst affected structures. Fortunately, it was a Sunday, so there were no students.

“I had constructed the school by collecting every single penny. Quake has damaged property of around Rs 5 lakh,” said the Principal of the school.

Around 80 per cent of the houses at Chung Thang have suffered damages with major and minor cracks. Several people have lost their lives and many families have been displaced.

Relief and rescue operations have picked up speed on Wednesday and with the weather clearing up, authorities hope to get access to stranded areas.

Meanwhile, electricity has been restored in Gangtok and officials say other towns will have full power supply within the next few days. However, restoration of communication lines still remains a big challenge. National Highway 55, which connects Bagdogra to Darjeeling and National Highway 31, that links Gangtok to Bagdogra, have been restored.

The relief and rescue workers have raced against time to open the arterial National Highway 31 that cut off the state since Sunday evening. By Tuesday evening rescue workers were able to clear the landslides both from Bagdogra to Gangtok and Gangtok to Mangan. In the process, though, two Army jawans were killed.

Nine helicopters were mobilised and 10 doctors airlifted to Chungthang in North Sikkim. The Army has also deployed 10 medical units.

The Army says restoring communication lines beyond Mangan will be the next big challenge.

“The biggest challenge right now is to get the lines of communication through, to supply food to needy people. Road beyond Mangan is very bad and it will take more than 20 days,” said Lt Gen Bikram Singh.

The enormity of the damage is finally emerging, besides the loss to human lives. Over 15,000 houses were razed to the ground and more than 1 lakh were partially damaged.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister`s Office has announced an ex-gratia of Rs two lakh for the family of the deceased in Sunday`s earthquake in West Bengal.

State Disaster Management secretary Indevar Pandey said on Wednesday that the PMO, in a communique to West Bengal chief secretary, also announced an ex-gratia of Rs one lakh to those seriously injured.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/sikkim-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-112/

CPI councilor joins Congress


IMPHAL, Sept 22: CPI councilor Thingam Nandini Devi along with 40 workers has joined the… more »


IMPHAL, Sept 22: CPI councilor Thingam Nandini Devi along with 40 workers has joined the Indian National Congress today.

The councilor hoisted the Congress Party flag at Kakching Khunou Lamyengching.

Speaking to media persons, councilor Nandini stated that she has joined the Congress Party with the aim to bring utmost development to Kakching Khunou area.

President of Sugnu Block Congress Committee, Kh Nimaichand stated that the Congress Party will be strengthened with the joining of councilor Nandini and also expressed his confidence of getting absolute vote from Kakching Khunou area in the coming assembly election.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/cpi-councilor-joins-congress/

SSU crushes YWC by 2-1 while NEROCA and MPSC tied in 1-1 draw


IMPHAL, Sept 22: NEROCA and MPSC were tied in 1-1 draw while SSU defeated YWC… more »


IMPHAL, Sept 22: NEROCA and MPSC were tied in 1-1 draw while SSU defeated YWC by 2-1 in today’s matches of 6th Manipur State League Football Tournament held at Mapal Kangjeibung.

In the first ground, H Chakravarti scored the lone goal for NEROCA while K Priyokumar scored the goal for MPSC in a penalty kick.

Manish of NEROCA and Nilakumar of MPSC were booked yellow cards while H Chakravarty was given red card during the play.

In the second ground, K Kiran and Kh Naoba scored one goal each for SSU while Y Somendro scored the lone goal for YWC.

Kh Sushilkumar and Md Sahidur of SSU and Y Somendro of YWC were booked yellow cards during the match.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/ssu-crushes-ywc-by-21-while-neroca-and-mpsc-tied-in-11-draw/

Imphal East Soccer


IMHAL, Sept 22: EUSU and SAK ended in goalless draw in today’s match of Imphal… more »


IMHAL, Sept 22: EUSU and SAK ended in goalless draw in today’s match of Imphal East Second Division Football League held at Priya Ground, Khundrakpam.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/imphal-east-soccer/

Self-inflicted Injury


How long must this be allowed to carry on? Why is everybody so casual about… more »


How long must this be allowed to carry on? Why is everybody so casual about this endless self inflicted injury? Some injuries are difficult, if not impossible to heal, and the injuries these blockades, the frequency of which is continually rising, may actually cross the critical line from where there can be no easy return to normalcy or economic health or inter-community relations in the state. As it is, the fledgling private enterprises in the state have been condemned to existence in a limbo thanks to the prolonged acute shortage of electricity, abysmally bad infrastructure including most importantly surface transport, sinking standard of government schools and colleges and not the least the perpetual state of insecurity resulting out of the intractable uncertainty introduced by the law and order situation which has spiralled out of control as well as by the draconian measures and laws introduced to counter it. The latest additions to the state’s overflowing cup of woe are these blockades. Whatever the justification of the grievances that led to these extreme protests, the consequences are proving to be far too damaging and expensive. Things being what they are, it is time for all sides to climb down and rethink the method of agitation without giving up the agitation. Quite obviously the stir is beginning to prove counterproductive.

If all the parties in this faceoff were to step back a step or two each, the vision of a solution should begin to appear on the horizon. On the other hand, if they stick to where they have been standing all the while, and with a government seemingly not interested in doing anything beyond appealing to the leaders of the agitation to come to a negotiated settlement, though it has been made adequately clear on more occasion than one this is never to be if compromises are demanded, the situation can only continue to go downhill. The Central government as well as its eyes and ears in the state too seem simply content in watching the state disintegrate into total chaos for it too has not made a single gesture that it would try and bail the beleaguered state out of its present crisis. It too seems to be waiting for complete public disorder to break out and perhaps even a communal mayhem. What cynicism it would be if the doomsday prophets who have been predicting the fall of what they have termed as a failed state, are actually waiting and watching for some catastrophe to happen so that they can with academic satisfaction claim credit for self fulfilled prophesies.

Since the government obviously would not, or cannot, the all important question now is, do the people in the state have it in them to rise to the occasion and resolve this crisis amongst them? At this moment, obduracy no longer appears honourable or brave. On the other hand, it is the magnanimity of accommodation and flexibility which will go down as the qualities which define courage in this situation. It would also be a fine reward to prove the doomsday prophets wrong, and that the people of the state are able to resolve their common issues amicably in just and reasonable ways. Let the reserve of doomsday prophesies be proven instead. This state is difficult precisely because it is complex and complicated being multi-ethnic and multi-religion. But the victory will be when this complexity comes to be sublimated to ultimately begin to acquire the visage of sophistication. This we would say is the onerous challenge before the people – a test by fire which has the potential to destroy, but if the challenge is overcome, can leave the bondages that bind the spiritual and temporal integrity of the place much more securely. This would have been a lot more convenient and easy had the government been endowed with the vision and commitment called for in such moments. But unfortunately this is not to be, leaving the people to take forward this all-important project of redefining coexistence on their own. For a people who have lived together adjusting to each others’ idiosyncrasies for eons, this should not prove impossible although by no means an easy task. In the meantime, let us appeal to the government once again not to let things carry on the way it has been. Let it be accommodating but when things get beyond a point where the problem begins to threaten public welfare and order in a major way, let it not be afraid to be firm. Even as the matter of feasibility of the creation of Sadar hills district is being thrashed out, let it ensure that the highways are opened up using all the means within its command.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/selfinflicted-injury/

Sangai festival


IMPHAL, Sept 22: A publicity sub-committee of Manipur Sangai Festival, 2011 chaired by the commissioner… more »


IMPHAL, Sept 22: A publicity sub-committee of Manipur Sangai Festival, 2011 chaired by the commissioner of Tourism Department and comprising of S Surjeswar Singh, general secretary of AMWJU, as a member among others namely director of IPR, under secretary of Tourism Department, under secretary of Finance Department and Tourist officer has been constituted. The website of Manipur Sangai Festival (www.manipursangaifestival.com) will also be launched tomorrow at Hotel Imphal, stated a release of commissioner, Tourism Department.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/sangai-festival/

Manipur University advances to quarter-final


IMPHAL, Sept 22: Manipur University defeated Tripura University by 4-0 in today’s match of East… more »


IMPHAL, Sept 22: Manipur University defeated Tripura University by 4-0 in today’s match of East Zone Inter-University Football Tournament held at Sabalpur, Orissa.

Fernando and Pradeepkumar scored two goals each for the Manipur University team.

MU is leading the point table with nine points. So far MU has defeated Orissa University of Technology and  Jadhavpur University in the previous matches.

MU will play against Kolkata University in the quarter final match tomorrow. 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/manipur-university-advances-to-quarterfinal/

Action to be taken against erring cadres


IMPHAL, Sept 21: KCP (MC)-Lallumba group, in a press handout, has decided to take up… more »


IMPHAL, Sept 21: KCP (MC)-Lallumba group, in a press handout, has decided to take up stringent action against its two erring cadres involved in serving demand notes to a Pradhan at Takyel Kolom Leikai yesterday.

The two cadres are identified as army no. 318040850 Sergeant Major Laishram Sushilchandra alias Tangleikhomba alias Boy, 32, s/o Tombi Singh of Keishampat Jailor Leirak and army no. 318940844 private Irengbam Gulapi alias Naoba Singh, s/o Yaima Singh of Kontha Ahallup Awang Leikai.

The Lallumba group is currently under the tripartite agreement with the union government and the state government.

President of the group, Lallumba further clarified that the two cadres are not related with KYKL (MDF) or any other outfit.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/action-to-be-taken-against-erring-cadres/

Price hike


IMPHAL, Sept 21: Consumers’ Club Manipur has lambasted the state government for abnormal price hike… more »


IMPHAL, Sept 21: Consumers’ Club Manipur has lambasted the state government for abnormal price hike of essential commodities in the aftermath of economic blockade imposed on the national highways. A release of CCM stated that the government fails to tackle the issue and as a result of such negligence the people of the state are suffering extremely. The price list framed by the state government is also without the approval of the consumers’ club.

The Consumers’ Club further appealed to the people to take cash memo and receipts while purchasing the essential commodities.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/price-hike/

Takyel protest


IMPHAL, Sept 21: Meira Paibi organizations and local clubs of Takyel Kolom Leikai and Takyel… more »


IMPHAL, Sept 21: Meira Paibi organizations and local clubs of Takyel Kolom Leikai and Takyel Khongbal Meira Paibi and Sagolband Moirang Hanuba staged a sit-in-protest against monetary demand made to Pradhan Pheiroijam Dineshwar of Takyel Kolom Leikai.

Speaking to media persons, L Shantibala stated that the monetary demand made to a local representative is unfortunate and the state government should ensure security for the elected local leaders.

She also demanded the authorities concerned to give maximum penalty to the two cadres of KCP (MC)-Lallumba who have been apprehended by the local people and later handed over to police.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/takyel-protest/

Blockade Consequences


Since the government apparently has no clue as to how to break the impasse of… more »


Since the government apparently has no clue as to how to break the impasse of the atrocious blockade along the state’s lifelines which is now close to completing two months, let it prepare at least to take care of the situation of extreme scarcity of essential commodities in the state, including very importantly, petrol and diesel. In its abject lack of will to do even this, other civil bodies, including students are beginning to take the responsibilities upon themselves. Like nature, society abhors a vacuum and there will always be a tendency for any vacuum of governance to be filled by whatever alternative available in the vicinity. This is precisely what is being demonstrated before everybody in the present situation. The government all of a sudden has become conspicuous by its absence and thereby leaving other power centres in waiting to step into the area of responsibility which should have been the government’s alone. It is a peculiar situation in which there is only the government to blame for students and others self-righteous, self-proclaimed leaders to assume law keeping responsibilities, and conversely, there is only the government to blame if what the students allege are being done by unscrupulous market manipulators to artificially hike prices to make a financial killing out of a public crisis turns actually to be the case. In this sense, it is a double responsibility the government is abdicating.

What the government should be doing now first and foremost is to settle the SADAR Hills issue conclusively. Even if this proves to be too complicated to resolve, considering there are conflicting interests pulling in opposite directions, it must at least do everything to control the fallouts of the blockade. First it must step out of its ivory tower to send out the message definitively that nobody can assume the powers that should legitimately rest only in its hands. Second, it must investigate and establish if the charges of gross and unethical manipulation of prices by unscrupulous traders to make capital out of the public’s suffering, is true. Depending on its findings it must take necessary actions to prevent this crime of greed and avarice and to exemplarily punish those who have been masterminding it. This is of prime importance. After all, it involves a very vital and emergent component of public welfare. If the government continues not to take this matter into cognizance, the situation can only get worse. Today it is students but who can say tomorrow who else will step in and decide to do what the government should have been doing all the while?

The government must therefore take stock of the availability of essential commodities in the market, and depending on its finding, begin a method of rationing them. If the blockade continues any longer it will be an emergency the state is faced with and emergency measures are called for during such times. It must also show its concern by personal examples. Ministers, MLAs and officials still continue to travel in huge convoys while the ordinary people are left with no option than to give up the use of their motor vehicles because of the acute fuel shortage. When these dignitaries travel together, they still use a car each for themselves. Cannot the Ibobi government at the least issue strictures on the matter directing ministers and MLAs to restrict their entourages when on necessary tours to the districts and when some of them travel together to the same destination, to share vehicles. This is not so much about saving fuel. It is more about sending out the message to the larger public that they too are concerned at the way things have been developing. Field Marshal Sir William Slim, whose forlorn cottage inside the Kangla is today becoming an important tourist attraction, had something to say of this moral solidarity between leaders and people as well as people and people in his book “Defeat into Victory”. He said when ration for the men in the battle frontline was delayed for whatever the reason, he made the soldier in the rear posts also go half ration until their colleagues in the front received theirs. This served a dual purpose. One, the soldiers in the rear posts were made to have a vested interest in ensuring there are no delays in reaching ration to the frontlines. Two, and more importantly, there was a moral bondage secured between everybody involved in the war effort on the Imphal-Kohima front. This bondage, according to him contributed immensely to the lifting of the spirit of his team and we all know how Slim and his team turned the table against the Japanese Imperial Army after a series of crushing defeats in Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia and Burma. Do we still have leaders of similar even it not comparable calibres?

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/blockade-consequences/

CCM lambastes state govt on price hike


IMPHAL, Sept 21: Consumers’ Club Manipur has lambasted the state government for abnormal price hike… more »


IMPHAL, Sept 21: Consumers’ Club Manipur has lambasted the state government for abnormal price hike of essential commodities in the aftermath of economic blockade imposed on the national highways.

A release of CCM stated that the government fails to tackle the issue and as a result of such negligence the people of the state are suffering extremely. The price list framed by the state government is also without the approval of the consumers’ club.

The Consumers’ Club further appealed to the people to take cash memo and receipts while purchasing the essential commodities.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/ccm-lambastes-state-govt-on-price-hike/

Crafts Bazar inaugurated


IMPHAL, Sept 21: A 10-day Crafts Bazar organized by Socio-Economic and Cultural Development Organization, Uripok… more »


IMPHAL, Sept 21: A 10-day Crafts Bazar organized by Socio-Economic and Cultural Development Organization, Uripok Achom Leikai was inaugurated today at YAC ground, Yaiskul.

The inaugural function was attended by Dr Kh Loken, chairman PDA, L Nandakumar, Uripok MLA, Kh Somorendro, director ICM, N Rajen, ODS handloom and state awardee Kunjaraj as the chief guest, president and guests of honour.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/crafts-bazar-inaugurated/

Price hike protest


IMPHAL, Sept 21: Demanding the authorities concerned to control the prices of essential commodities in… more »


IMPHAL, Sept 21: Demanding the authorities concerned to control the prices of essential commodities in the wake of economic blockades on the National Highways, the women folks of Singjamei staged a sit-in-protest at Singjamei Parking today.

Speaking to media persons, a protestor stated that the government has remained as a silent spectator to the sufferings of the common people. The misgovernance of the state government has caused such adversities in the state, she added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/price-hike-protest/

Appeal


IMPHAL September 20: The Irawat Celebration Committee has appealed to the concerned organizations to lift… more »


IMPHAL September 20: The Irawat Celebration Committee has appealed to the concerned organizations to lift the imposed general strike on September 21.

A press release by secretary of the committee, P Khogen Singh said that the committee has been observing September 21 as “Manipur Kanba Numit” in memory of Hijam Irawat.

The committee will carry out the function as usual at Lamlai Challou Irawat park. It said that the committee demands the whereabouts of any arrested individual irrespective of their personal political views including RPF publicity secretary GM Changjou.

Further, the statement said that the memorial observance of the public leader is an important occasion and has appealed to the public to participate.

In another separate release by Ksh Mema, secreatry of All Manipur Nupi Marup has appealed to the KCP (Maoist) to relax their stance in the interest of the public and to allow full participation to the organised memorial function of Hijam Irawat at Pungdongbam, Lamlai.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/appeal/