11 members miss oath taking ceremony in Chandel

CHANDEL, July 13: The Oath Taking Ceremony of the newly elected members of Autonomous District Council (ADC) Chandel was held at Office Chamber of the Deputy Commissioner, Chandel today. Out

CHANDEL, July 13: The Oath Taking Ceremony of the newly elected members of Autonomous District Council (ADC) Chandel was held at Office Chamber of the Deputy Commissioner, Chandel today.

Out of 24 elected members, only 13 members took the oath from the District Administration while the remaining 11 members were absent in the today`™s Oath taking.

Organised by District Adminitration, DC Chandel Robert Singh Kshetrimayum administered the ceremony which was also attended by MLA of 41-Chandel A/c St Victor Nunghlung, District Election Officer Sambhunath Singh, Addl CEO of ADC, CDL Ts Kothar, Chandel SP and workers of political parties.

According to Manipur gazette dated June 19, 2015, the 13 elected members taking pledge included MK, Kopham, NPF, 4-Kangoi DCC, KSM Matthew Maring, NPF, Rilram Centre DCC, Ch Chanthoi Aimol, BJP, 7- Aimol Tampak DCC, Warngam Nula, NPF, 19-Chakpikarong,T Seikhothang Haokip, BJP, 18-Songjang DCC, Dy. Holngam, IND, 21- Toupokpi DCC, Ngamkholal Baite, INC, Sugnu Hill Area Constituency, Th Hopeson (NPF), 9-Purum DCC, Ringo Dilbung (INC), 10-Aihang DCC, Sh Manglem, IND, 11-Pantha DCC, Ts Willingson Anal, IND, 12- District H/Qs, Ts Kanlun Anal, NPF, 13-Vomku DCC and KT Hari Anal, IND 20-Wangkhera DCC.

On the other hand, Leader of the newly formed coalition `Democratic Alliance of Chandel`™ KSM Matthew Maring, told reporters that all 13 elected members, who took the oath are all members of Democratic Alliance of Chandel, which was formed during a joint meeting of different political parties held recently.

Mathew Maring also appeal that his party be invited to form the council as soon as possible, claiming his party enjoys majority.

When enquired of the political parties claiming stake to form Chandel ADC, Deputy Commissioner Robert Singh informed that Democratic Alliance of Chandel consisting of 13 elected members have so far submitted a letter requesting him to invite the said alliance to form the council. Robert told reporters who met him at his chamber after the ceremony.

On being asked about the absence of 11 elected ADC members in the oath taking ceremony, the DC said that those absent in today`™s Oath Taking ceremony have submitted a written application to the State Government in accordance with the Notification of Government of Manipur, Secretariat, Hills Department issued on 9th July 2015.

According to the Notification, those members who are unable to participate in the oath taking ceremony at the ADC Headquarters for any reasons may write to the Government indicating their inability to do so for further decision in this regard, added the DC.

Later on, the newly elected ADC Members along with Chandel Assembly Constituency`™s MLA went to the Office of the Autonomous District Council located Monsang Pantha and inspected the undergoing construction work of the ADC Quarter buildings.

Briefing the media persons, ST. Nunghlung Victor, MLA 41-Chandel A/C said that after inspecting the office of the ADC long with the newly elected members, they came cross some building were constructed without maintaining quality.

After the ceremony, 13 elected members together with MLA of 41 Chandel St Nunghlung Victor inspected the ADC Chandel complex located at Monsang Pantha Village.

Talking to reporters on the sideline of the inspection, Nunghlung Victor said he has appealed the contractors and agency engaged in construction work at the complex to complete the unfinished work within a span of 2-3 months.

The concern agencies are requested to give instruction strictly to the contractors for maintaining quality and completing the buildings at the earliest, he added.

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Speaker reconvenes emergency sitting of Assembly from July 15

IMPHAL, July 13: An emergency meeting of the Manipur Legislative Assembly will begin on July 15 at 11 am to consider the present issue over the demand for implementation of

IMPHAL, July 13: An emergency meeting of the Manipur Legislative Assembly will begin on July 15 at 11 am to consider the present issue over the demand for implementation of the Inner Line Permit System.

An official notification issued by secretary in charge, Manipur Legislative Assembly K Meghajit Singh said the `Speaker has been pleased to reconvene an emergency sitting of the 11th session (Part II) of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly on July 15 at 11 am in the Assembly hall of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, Chingmeirong.

According to sources from the Assembly Secretariate, a Business Advisory Committee will convene a meeting tomorrow at 11 am to fix the businesses and number of sittings of the emergency sitting. The meeting will be chaired by committee chairman Th Lokeshwar Singh.

The steps taken up by the Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker are in accordance to resolutions arrived at during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh this morning, according to the source.

It may be mentioned that the Inner Line Permit System was abolished from Manipur on November 18, 1950 by the then chief commissioner Himat Singh.

Following a motion moved by Opposition MLA Dr I Ibohalbi Singh in the House on July 13, 2012, the Manipur Legislative Assembly had taken a resolution to implement the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 in the State.

The same resolution was passed by the House for a second time after MLA RK Anand moved a similar motion in the House on June 13, 2013.

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`Empathy over seeing student`s death made people flock to join protest`

IMPHAL, July 13: `What would you do when your friend is mowed down by a rubber bullet or a tear gas shell? For me the immediate reaction would be to

IMPHAL, July 13: `What would you do when your friend is mowed down by a rubber bullet or a tear gas shell? For me the immediate reaction would be to join the protest on the streets, and I think most of us would react like that`.

Sadokpam Ranjeeta, a human rights activist told the IFP in context of the current Inner Line Permit System, ILPS implementation movement, which got intensified following the death of a 16-year old student, Sapam Robinhood in police action to contain a student rally on July 8.

She continued, `I have been involved in works related to the Extra Judicial Execution Victims Families Association Manipur, EEVFAM since its inception. The widows have been fighting for justice. They have even moved to the Supreme Court against fake encounter in Manipur with a vague knowledge about the judicial system`.

`Even I myself do not have much knowledge on the minute details of AFSPA, but I have been protesting and have been part of the anti-AFSPA movement just for the simple reason that the Act is unjust and inhuman. I can empathise with the victims. This may be the reason that large numbers of youth have joined the ILPS movement, they empathise with Robinhood`, she added.

Ranjita lamented that there is a wide gap between the activist and intelligentsia and it is evident in most of the movements that the State has witnessed.

She said, `Yes, activist or those who are protesting on the streets should have a certain level of awareness about the issue and its implication. But those knowledgeable people with higher knowledge should reach out. If they are really concern they should not wait for formal invitation, rather they should try to reach out to bridge the gap. It should be from the heart.`

Dr Dhanabir Laishram, a well-known social activist and commentator however blames the State government.

He said the academic community has been contributing their fair share as far as their engagements with the issues of the State are concern.

`The State government has shut itself off from any kind of communication with the academic community, say for instance the university community, thereby cutting a proper channel of political communication`, he added.

Ksh Narayan, a former president of the Manipur University Students`™ Union, who has attended youth exchange programs outside the State and the country, gave an insightful observation on being asked regarding the low level turn out of students from higher level studies in the ongoing protest movement.

He said there has been a `systemic silencing`™ of those students in the higher education.

He maintained, `The introduction of the semester system is one of the main reasons. Every week there is an internal assessment test from which the students cannot take the risk of abstaining themselves to join protest rallies. In short, the education system bases itself on `exam oriented course`™, leaving little time for students to engage in other activities. He however lamented on the cozy silence of the teaching community. `Teachers body like the Manipur University Teachers`™ Association, MUTA or college teachers`™ association should at least make a point to let their voice heard through press statements even if they are busy with their teaching work`, he said.

Akhu Chingangbam, a protest singer of Imphal Talkies fame, when asked about the involvement of young students in street protest said that he has grown up taking part in protest as a student in CC Higher Secondary School.

`I was very much part of the protest when Netaji was killed by the State police. I am alive today because the tear gas shells or rubber bullets did not hit me. If not I would not be singing protest songs today`.

He added that students should actively take part in the social awakening processes and one should stand up to the call of time.

James Mayengbam, a self-employed youth from Keishamthong Imphal, who also had joined in the recent protest told this reporter that it is natural for young minds to become emotionally charged in a situation like this.

`When I joined the boys on the street, I can see that they are uncontrollable. Some of us tried to prevent them from firing sling shots to the police but they would not listen. No doubt, we support the ILPS demand, but there is a clear lack of a well organised protest wherein a responsible leader or organisation should show the path`.

He opined that the kind of intermittent violent protest happening here and there needs to be streamlined for a better outcome.

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Heroism and perfidy

No surprises at all that trying times throw up stories of courage. From Mao Gate to Imphal, from Oinam to Tipaimukh, Manipur has been no stranger to this universal truth

No surprises at all that trying times throw up stories of courage. From Mao Gate to Imphal, from Oinam to Tipaimukh, Manipur has been no stranger to this universal truth that tragedies always have had their shares of heroism. The current crisis is no exception either. The death of Sapam Robinhood, 16, though we wish did not happen and also believe could have been avoided, is a shining example. But if trying times bring out heroism in ordinary men and women, or in Manipur`™s case, more likely young school going boys and girls, there is also often a matching dark side to the story. Selfishness and meanness also show up on the sly to take advantage of the bad situation. No need to name names, for these stories are also as commonplace as the stories of heroism. Just one account should explain the situation. A columnist of a newspaper, using a nom de guerre slyly peered into a discussion on the popular social network on the current crisis unfolding in the state, and instead of joining the discussion and confronting the issue, copy-pasted large parts of the discussion thread and did a critique of it in a tone of ridicule, barely disguising the dramatis personae, therefore virtually amounting to a personality slander of the participants, one in particular. It is likely the writer whose identity is hidden behind the mask of a pen name has a grudge with the object of his ridicule, but this should have remained personal and not a score to be settled on a forum where the opponent has no way of engaging and contesting the innuendos and insinuations immediately. He or she could have done so in response articles, but the damage would already have been done and moreover the nature of these sly slanders is such that though severe injuries are caused, it is difficult to pinpoint any tangible malicious aggression. All the same, this would have been considered despicable and unethical by any standard, and in countries where people`™s privacy is valued and strongly protected by laws specially fashioned to deal with these insinuations, there is no way the slander would have escaped libel suits.

But leave these depressing and uninspiring stories alone for the time being. What we need to focus on now is the way forward to resolve the current crisis. All of us are stakeholders, for indeed the manner in which the issue is resolved, will have a direct bearing on the lives of all of us. There is a wide consensus, that a regulatory mechanism is necessary to protect small populations of distinct peoples from being overwhelmed by settlers from much larger communities. Manipur and indeed the entire Northeast, with its over 250 linguistic communities registered by the Linguistics Survey of India, are vulnerable. Small wonders then the Northeast have become so volatile region prone to murderous ethnic wars. In other words, the fear of alien settlers and cultures (which is what I interpret xenophobia to be, as do the dictionaries, and not what donors driven NGOs have come to portray it to be) amongst the different communities has a good measure of legitimacy. The demand for ILP or another law which takes care of this insecurity hence must be viewed through a sympathetic lens by the state`™s as well as country`™s policy makers. Suitable constitutional amendments can be made to bring this to effect and this should not amount to changing the basic feature of the constitution (which is next to impossible), for the ILP is already in existence, therefore it would be just a matter of extending an existing law and expanding its scopes. But the caveat is, this new law must not result in any undue victimisation of any other community. Even in our deepest crisis, we must never abandon our basic humanism.

One way of achieving the objective at hand is perhaps to look at what we already have. In the agitation for the ILP, the hill districts have been rather aloof, although there is no doubt the concern for demographic marginalisation is shared passionately. This is so because lands in the hills are already protected from transfers to anybody outside the communities inhabiting them therefore the urgency is not felt as strongly as in the valley. Perhaps, instead of the ILP, a legislation which looked to preventing land ownership transfers similarly may serve the purpose much better and with less hurdles to cross in its actualisation. This is just a thought for consideration and not a recommendation.

Leader Writer: Pradip Phanjoubam

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DC, CCpur welcomes elected members

LAMKA, July 13: Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur Lunminthang Haokip administered the oath of office to the 24 newly elected members of the Autonomous District Council, Churachandpur at the Sitting Hall of

LAMKA, July 13: Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur Lunminthang Haokip administered the oath of office to the 24 newly elected members of the Autonomous District Council, Churachandpur at the Sitting Hall of ADCC attached with the ADC building,Tuibuang today.

15 of the members who took oath today were re-elected from the previous ADC, while nine of them are newly elected.

MDC, Churachandpur member Langkhanpau Guite said that as per official norms the DC will forward the oath taking reports today, following which the Governor will issue an order for the election of the chairman.

However, he admitted that he has no idea when it will happen as the situation is different from the last time.

Speaking on the occasion after administering the oath to the elected members, the DC exhorted the new members to work for the people while saying that ADC is needed as town administration are under them.

He further urged them to continue and support the work that the district administration had done in the past notably in repairing roads.

The DC also said that MANIREDA will soon installed street lamps from Peace Ground, Tuibuang till New Lamka/Lanva River bridge.

Delivering the vote of thanks, the CEO of ADC said as there are new members they must know that under the ADCC there is six major departments with Education being the most important and major department apart from the infamous Sanitation department and medical where they have eight dispensaries and one PHC.

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The Statesman: SC seeks report on fake encounter cases in Manipur – The Statesman (press release)

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14-Hour General Strike Called in Manipur Tomorrow – NDTV

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14-Hour General Strike Called in Manipur Tomorrow – NDTV

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Surendera Dental College & Research Institute, Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, Supporting ILPS

Manipuri students of Surendera Dental College & Research Institute, Sriganganagar, Rajasthan showing their support in current agitation of Inner Line Permit System in Manipur.  

Manipuri students of Surendera Dental College & Research Institute, Sriganganagar, Rajasthan showing their support in current agitation of Inner Line Permit System in Manipur.

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SC seeks report on alleged fake encounter cases in Manipur | Latest News … – Daily News & Analysis

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AR Recovers contraband drugs : Press release

PRESS RELEASE: 13 JUL 2015 HQ IGAR (SOUTH) RECOVERS CONTRABAND DRUGS Based on specific intelligence regarding drug peddling on NH 102, troops of the 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector

PRESS RELEASE: 13 JUL 2015

HQ IGAR (SOUTH) RECOVERS CONTRABAND DRUGS

Based on specific intelligence regarding drug peddling on NH 102, troops of the 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) apprehended an individual alongwith contraband drugs at Khudengthabi check post on 10 Jul 15. A motor cycle without Registration Number traveling from Moreh to Pallel was stopped for checking, and on a thorough search of the motor cycle led to recovery of  2165 numbers of WY(R-20) tablets (Approx worth Rs 21.65 Lacs), one Mobile phone and an Aadhar Card. The apprehendee was identified as Jamkhongam Haokip, aged 23 years, s/o Mr Thangkholet Haokip, resident of Lokchao, PO/PS – Tengnoupal, District- Chandel. The apprehendee along with the recovered items have been handed over to the Moreh Police station.

ASSAM RIFLES PROVIDES FURNITURE AND BOOKS

            41 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) distributed furniture and books at Ngariching Living Centre Blind School in Ukhrul under ‘Assam Rifles Military Civic Action programme’ on 09 Jul 2015. The Assam Rifles has been instrumental in reaching out to the remotest locations and supporting the pillars of peace like Education, Capacity Building and Infrastructure Development. The people are being brought face to face with development and education in the quest for lasting peace in far-flung areas of the state.

The school had very limited funds for procurement and it had a long standing demand for amenities and stationary for which Assam Rifles made efforts towards fulfilling these demands. The demands were submitted in February following which Assam Rifles proactively got the funds sanctioned and procured books and furniture for the students at the earliest. These will help the students in the present and upcoming academic years. This ensured the welfare of the youth so that they can attend school without any hindrance and focus on their studies. The organization aims at creating an environment for the children to enable them to have a bright future and assist in the development of the nation.  The villagers also expressed their profound gratitude towards the Assam Rifles for this kind gesture.

The press release was sent by PRO HQ IGAR(SOUTH). They can be contacted at procelligarsouth@gmail.com.

 

 

 

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Suspected NSCN(K) killed during operation by AR at Chandel district : Press release

  IGARSOUTH PRO CELL, 10 July 2015 :    Based on the information from reliable sources regarding movement of armed UG cadres in the vicinity of Indo-Myanmar Border to lay

 

IGARSOUTH PRO CELL, 10 July 2015 :    Based on the information from reliable sources regarding movement of armed UG cadres in the vicinity of Indo-Myanmar Border to lay IEDs on MTNS road, troops of the 11 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) launched an operation in the general area T’Minou village in Chandel District. The troops during the operation observed a suspicious looking person carrying a basket and digging the MTNS road possibly to plant an IED. When the person was intercepted, he lobbed a grenade towards the troops. In the ensuing melee, the person was killed. Two land Mines, one Pistol with magazine and a Grenade was recovered from his possession. The area was further checked and cleared of IEDs and a major mishap was averted by this operation. The identity of the individual is being ascertained and initial reports suggest him to be affiliated to the NSCN (K).

The press release was sent by PRO CELL IGAR SOUTH. They can be contacted at procelligarsouth@gmail.com

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Assam rifles encourages self employment through ‘Goat farm’: PR

  ASSAM RIFLES ENCOURAGES SELF EMPLOYMENT IN KHENGJOI BLOCK           “GOAT FARM” Committed to promote self employment through vocational skill development in the Khengjoi block, 6 DOGRA of 26 Sector

 

ASSAM RIFLES ENCOURAGES SELF EMPLOYMENT IN KHENGJOI BLOCKASSAM RIFLES ENCOURAGES SELF EMPLOYMENT IN KHENGJOI BLOCK

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Committed to promote self employment through vocational skill development in the Khengjoi block, 6 DOGRA of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) is constructing a “Goat Farm” at Village L Bongjoi in Chandel district.   The construction work is in full swing which includes three goat sheds, boundary fencing and associated infrastructure.  56 goats have been procured so far for initial training of the core team and further procurement is in progress.  Necessary liaison with State Vetinary and Animal Husbandry department has been carried out for vaccination of animals and training of the villagers.   The noble endeavour of Assam Rifles will equip villagers with skills to run Goat farm and generate alternate source of income as goat meat is in huge demand by the Assam Rifles Battalion deployed in the area. Once completed the project will go a long way in empowering villagers and providing an alternate source of income.  The village authorities have highly appreciating the efforts of the Army which is committed in bringing development to one of the remotest region of Manipur thus strengthening the bond of friendship and trust between the local populace of the region and the security forces.

ASSAM RIFLES ORGANISED ZERO GARBAGE DRIVE AT KHUDENGTHABI

24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised the Zero Garbage Drive at Khudengthabi village in Chandel district on 10 Jul 2015. The programme was attended by 37 local civilians including women, children and youth of the village. The villagers were educated about the littering issues & its harmful effects to the society and advised to maintain the village garbage free by use of dust bins/ garbage bins and waste dumping areas. The villagers alongwith troops of Assam Rifles maintained the dumping areas of waste products. The village auth i.e. village Chief, Secretary and Chairman appreciated the initiative of the Assam Rifles for the same. The function culminated with Assam Rifles & Villagers interaction followed by tea & snacks.

The press release has been sent by procelligarsouth@gmail.com.

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Women empowerment can make a qualitative change

By Flora Remei ”When the woman moves forward, the family moves, the village moves and the nation moves” -Jawaharlal Nehru The excerpt from Nehru’s writings, cited above, holds the ground

Flora_PhotoBy Flora Remei

”When the woman moves forward, the family moves, the village moves and the nation moves”

-Jawaharlal Nehru

The excerpt from Nehru’s writings, cited above, holds the ground amongst many. Undeniably, women’s contribution make a society whole and perfect. Many believe that a woman is a bridge across generations and hearts. Alas! Despite the heroic roles that women had played in the history and the present, women are the victims of patriarchal subjection and male chauvinism.

It is believed that egalitarianism was the norm of social relation in the primitive societies. Before the birth of the pairing marriage, family and private property; women were socially powerful as they enjoyed absolute mother’s right over the children. However, with the changing modes of production, when physical strength began to play important roles in war, production, booty capturing, and accumulation of private property; under the male dominated marriage and family systems, women gradually lost their prominence. Patriarchal values began to predominate and women are being treated as the property of men. A woman’s body began to be defined, either chastity or pollution began to be measured, and the price or value of her body began to be determined on the basis of the patriarchal notion of an ideal womanhood.

Overtime, the patriarchal notion of womanhood became engraved in the social perceptions and it relegated women to the subservient position in a hierarchically gendered social order. The societal spaces and relations, including politics and religion, began to reflect and reinforce women’s subjugation— more often than rapes and commodification of women are the denial of material benefits and other choices. These became common symptoms of a greater rot lying beneath the social superstructures. All these suggest betrayal of the ‘expected’ trust towards the other half of human composition that is constituted by the women. All these reflect a systematic rot that prevent the society from achieving true progress and all-round development.

In the present Manipur society that we live in; women’s safety, defined in the broader sense, is still an elusive touchstone, although many try to portray the prevalence of egalitarian ethos and practices. Certain moribund and decadent patriarchal thoughts and practices that enslave and threaten the dignity of women continue to operate. Women are being looked down upon as sexual objects to fulfill the unrestrained sexual lust of the men. News of rape and violence on women became the frequent headlines in the media. The patriarchal notion of women’s chastity created prolonged traumatic effects upon the rape victims, as they are being always condemned as the polluted body whose value have been degraded considerably. In other words, male sexual lust and aggression inter played with the patriarchal notion of either ideal womanhood or polluted; and it created insecurity to the women in various ways. She fears for the physical safety and social well-being, from the ruthless force of decadent customs, traditions and attitudes that undermined and subjected women.

The subjection of women under the patriarchal norms is structurally rooted in the relation of production that either confined women in the domestic premise of the men or reduced them into some form of domestic slavery. Their subjection in the relation of production makes them difficult to overcome the patriarchal restrictions superimposed on them. This structural bias misplaces women from the rightful place where they wanted to be, as human beings inspired by the progressive ideals of liberty and full-fledged empowerment in all aspects of livelihood. In other words, the structural bias prevents the women from the full growth of their physical, moral and intellectual temperaments. As a result; many women remain suffering from illiteracy, poverty, malnutrition and lack of choices. They enjoy little freedom for their creative self-development and growth.

Women needed empowerment? Who will do it, when and in what ways; are some of the questions that progressive women have been raising for many years. Many women believe that empowerment is a positive and multidimensional ideal. This ideal implies opening up of opportunity avenues towards the promotion of women’s self-confidence and the ability to determine the course and quality of their lives. This calls for a multi-layered approach, in order to achieve a structural overhaul. Firstly, the priority is to ensure proper education of women along progressive lines. Progressive education will increase a woman’s awareness, her choice and the abilities to take advantage of available opportunities. Secondly, in the meanwhile, proper education must be accompanied by opening up of public spaces for women. There should be proportionately equal representation of women in governance and decision making process that affect them. Thirdly, women must also enjoy society’s material and moral resources. There should be an initiative towards bringing an end to the evil practices like domestic violence and other forms of subjection. It would involve gradual demolition of the patriarchal value system. But, this attitudinal change requires a multi-layered social campaign. To achieve it, children at the school must be taught about the value of gender equality. Apart from the schools, the values of respect for women must be fostered and nurtured in the family domain.

Finally, humanity is like a bird. A bird needs both the wings to fly high into the sky. Likewise, a society becomes wholesome and progressive when gender equality is respected and valued. The society will grow only when women that constitute half of humanity, could contribute at par with men in all aspect of social relations and productions. Equality will bring balance and progress; as it will ensure a new strength that will be founded on the basis of the lived experience of fairness and mutual consensus. A common psychological make-up guided by the virtue of empathy will make this world a better place for all.

This article was sent to Kanglaonline by Flora Remei. She’s doing BA(Hon) Philosophy 3rd Year, Miranda House, Delhi University. She can be contacted at floraremei2013(at)gmail(dot)com

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