Day: August 31, 2015

IMPHAL, 31 August: Youth are the pillar of society for every community said former MLA Thangmeiband A/c Khumukcham Joykishan Singh during the formal function of unveiling of foundation stone ceremony of New Building Construction site at Duipauakdung, Tarung Village of Langol Tarung Youth Club today.

Unveiling of foundation stone of the youth club was held today in the morning after which a formal function was held at the Tarung Community Hall. Former MLA expressed that the general public of the area must not fall pray of false promises of the social workers in the name of politics.

Kh Joykishan on the other hand said that he pledged to work for the development of his constituency and his commitments are always fulfilled to bring development in his constituency.

He assures to start construction of the Youth Club building by November 2015 reasoning that the loose soils will not able hold foundation of the building. He said his commitment for the construction will not go wasted and will complete the building with the purview to maintain quality construction.

Thangmeiband former MLA further mooted that youth generation acts as bridge to the gaps in the society and plays an important role in the uplifting and development in the society as whole. He said that youth as future generation should not be cooed on false promises and get misled by some social worker in the name of politics.

He lastly assures to restore the deteriorating road condition before the Christmas celebration for proper connectivity within the Tarong Village

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of Manipur People Bill, 2015; Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (7th amendment) Bill, 2015 and Manipur Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015 were unanimously passed by members of the House today.

The tribal student organizations claim that the three bills overlap Article 371 C of the Indian Constitution and Manipur Hill People Administration Regulation Act, 1947.

As per recommendation of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of Manipur Legislative Assembly adopted during its meeting on August 27, the last day of the two emergency sittings in continuation of the 11th Session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly began at 11 am with Speaker Th Lokeshwar presiding.

During the first business of the House, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh who is also the leader of the House announced businesses of today`™s session.

While in the second business, CM Ibobi representing the government tabled the much-talked about Protection of Manipur People Bill, 2015 (Bill No 16 of 2015) to be discussed and passed in the House.

The bill was passed without any argument both from the ruling and opposition Members present in the House.

The second bill passed in the House, the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2015 (Bill No 17 of 2015) was tabled by Revenue Minister Th Debendra Singh.

The bill was also passed without any opposition from the House Members.

Whereas the third bill, the Manipur Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015 (Bill No 18 of 2015) was tabled by PHED and Labour & Employment Minister I Hemochandra for its discussion and passage in the House.

None of the ruling and opposition members present in the House voiced remarks on the passage of the bill.

Notably, of the three bills passed, the Protection of Manipur People Bill, 2015 is a prototype of Inner Line Permit System.

The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Bill, 2015 was passed as Seventh Amendment while the Manipur Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015 was passed as Second Amendment.

The three bills unanimously passed by the House today were those bills agreed between the government and Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) during a meeting convened on August 25 wherein CM Ibobi Singh and members of the government appointed Drafting Committee attended.

Mention may be made here that the government had passed the Manipur Regulation of Visitors, Tenants and Migrant Workers Bill, 2015 on March 16 last acting on the JCILPS-led mass movement demanding implementation of ILPS or equivalent act in the State to protect its indigenous people.

The bill faced stiff opposition from JCILPS and many sections citing absence of the five points adopted during a public convention. Governor of Manipur Dr Syed Ahmed kept the bill reserved for consideration of the President of India.

Following the developments, a special session of the Assembly was convened on July 15 last during which the bill was withdrawn.

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IMPHAL, August 31: People staged sit ins, formed human chains and observed hunger strikes in different parts of the valley districts today in anticipation of a positive outcome of the last day of the two-day emergency sitting of the eleventh session (part III) of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly today.

The three bills `“ The Protection of Manipur People Bill 2015, The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Seventh Amendment) Bill 2015 and The Manipur Shops and Establishment (Second Amendment) Bill 2015 were passed by the State Assembly today.

People including both men and women staged sit ins at different places along the Imphal-Dimapur highway.

The Laipham Khunou Youth Development Association, Sangakpham Meira Paibi Lup, Chingmeirong Kabui Meira Paibi Lup and the Zaliangrong United Association Manipur Valley organised a sit-in-protest at Sangakpam Bazar blocking one side of the highway.

Kontha Khabam Maning Leikai womenfolk also staged a sit in at YSN Club community hall under the aegis of the Kontha Women Reformation and Development Society and the Meira Paibee Kontha Khabam Maning Leikai demanding the State Assembly to pass the bills.

The women folk and children participating in the demonstration also voiced their concern condemning the death of Robinhood in police action, etc.

Konghampat womenfolk also staged a sit in protest at Khongampat Awang Leikai community hall.

The womenfolk also demanded action against the police officer who grabbed and pulled the hair of a girl student during an ILP protest in front of the Secretariate.

A similar sit in protest was also staged by the Khonghampat Khunou Meira Paibi in their locality along the highway.

The Khurkhul Apunba Chaokhat Nupi Lup also staged a sit-in-protest at Khurkhul Lamkhai market shed.

Placards supporting the JCILPS and The Protection of Manipur People Bill 2015 were also displayed.

Loitang Leikinthabi women folk also demonstrated at Ichum lairenbi Loitant Leikinthabi waiting shed.

The Luwangsangbam Apunba Meira Paibee Lup and NISU Club also jointly organised a sit in protest in front of the Luwangsangbam Godown blocking one side of the highway at Koirengei.

Members of the All Manipur Disabled Welfare took out a rally on their hand-pulled cycles which started from Naoremthong and after passing through Uripok, Nagamapal concluded at Uripok.

The JAC formed in connection to the death of Sapam Robinhood also staged a sit in protest and formed a human chain at Lairikyengbam Leikai shouting slogans to `turn the bill passed by the State Assembly into an Act` and to protect the indigenous people.

Sit ins were staged and human chains were also formed at Sagolband; Larikyengbam Leikai; Lamlong Bazaar; Soibam Leikai, Chakpram Leirak; Nongmeibung; Ayangpalli; Kognba bazaar; Kongba Keikhu Road; Khongman Mangjil Oriental Club; Akampat Machin; Kakwa; Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai; Singjamei Chingamakhong; Loklaobung; Moirangkhom; Keisamthong; Heirangoithong; Haobam Marak; Elangbam Leikai; Hodam Leirak; Keisampat; Nagamapal; Thangmeiband; Chingmeirong etc.

Meanwhile, considering the passing of the bill in the State Assembly, the hunger strikers have also called off their demonstration.

Meanwhile, the five student volunteers who were on hunger strike in front of the Ananda Singh Higher Secondary School were picked up by the concern authorities around 3pm.

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