Cong continues demands for “Framework Agreement” contents

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 16

Former deputy chief minister, Gaikhangam today called on the people to amplify their voices urging the state government to disclose the contents of “Framework Agreement” before things get out of hands.

Gaikhangam was speaking on the sideline of a sit in protest demonstration held today at Pangei bazaar, demanding contents of “Framework Agreement”. The protest was organised by the Khundrakpam Block Congress Committee.

Branding the BJP as harbinger of trouble for Manipur, he said as another uprising worse than the June 18 is on the anvil while referring to the “Framework Agreement”.

The senior Congress MLA, urged the people, irrespective of which tribe they belong, to sent a clear message to the government that Manipur’s interest should not be affected by the “Framework Agreement” signed between the NSCN-IM and Government of India at any cost.

There will be no two opinions when it comes to resolving any problems with Naga, Kuki or Meitei militants, peacefully, he asserted.

Okram Ibobi Singh, former chief minister of Manipur, said the objective of Congress campaign is to prevent any policies that could turn detrimental for Manipur’s unity in the future.

Contending that BJP’s intention with regards to Indo-Naga peace talks has never been clear, he said Congress will not to accept any form of separate policy including financial package bypassing state administration.

Referring to “unpredictable impulse” of Narendra Modi, he cautioned the people not to take any chances to avert any unwanted consequences like that of June 18 uprising.

Ibobi also questioned whether the Rs. 320 crores package announced by chief minister N. Biren Singh for Tamenglong reflected on the state budget or the government taking the people for a ride?

The level of hypocrisy between Modi and Biren is at par, he added.

MPCC president TN. Haokip, also appealed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop instigating hatred amongst the Northeastern state.

The protest demonstration was also attended by MLA, Govindas Konthoujam, Th. Lokeswar, Okram Henry, K. Ranjit and key members of Congress and party workers.