Election expenses and increasing violence

The 10th Assembly elections will go down in history as one of the bloodiest. Numbers of blast, attacks can not be recorded. Attack on the residence of the Speaker Irengbam Hemochandra on Sunday evening proved to be fatal A man died and four sustained injuries. Four were also injured during a meeting of Congress candidate […]

The 10th Assembly elections will go down in history as one of the bloodiest. Numbers of blast, attacks can not be recorded. Attack on the residence of the Speaker Irengbam Hemochandra on Sunday evening proved to be fatal A man died and four sustained injuries. Four were also injured during a meeting of Congress candidate Korungthang. Security tasks are extremely challenging as people can not be denied entry to the residences of the Congress candidates as candidates are trying to woo votes by inviting people. The Speaker was bold reacting to the bomb attract and he said “this is not going to undermine the democratic process, people can not be intimidated by such act”. People are in a dilemma as many are not fortunate enough to know even their own candidates. Due to stringent ECI measures to check misuse of money and muscle power people are not fortunate enough to know and listen to the candidates who would represent them. Campaigns are galore and some programmes done by the agencies of the Information and Broadcasting. The state election department should make people aware of the issues and election related programmes in the newspapers. Such programmes should also be broadcast in electronic media but unfortunately people are not able to glue to their television sets as there is no power supply in the state. About 350 companies of security personnel would be used for the election and unlike previous elections, this time elections would be done on a single day. The ECI should review the security situation as elections held in violent times could not produce good results. People and candidates are anxious and tense, a calm mind is needed to elect good representatives. With each passing day more and more security personnel are coming, but violence is increasing. The insurgency related issues should be addressed immediately. Attacks on candidates,arrest of political workers are increasing. People should be assured that arrests are not confined to a particular groupd. It should encompass those from ruling front. Check money power and at the sametime check violence.

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Sales executive arrested for raping Manipuri girl – Times of India

Daily BhaskarSales executive arrested for raping Manipuri girlTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: A 30-year-old sales executive was arrested on Monday for allegedly raping a 20-year-old girl from Manipur five days ago, after giving her lift while she was returnin…


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Sales executive arrested for raping Manipuri girl
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NEW DELHI: A 30-year-old sales executive was arrested on Monday for allegedly raping a 20-year-old girl from Manipur five days ago, after giving her lift while she was returning home from office. Anuj Saini, a graduate residing in Gurgaon,
The Rapist of the Manipur Girl ArrestedE-Pao.net
Delhi police finally arrest main suspect in rape of Manipuri girlKanglaOnline
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Trinamool to contest 48 seats in 60-member assembly in Manipur – Economic Times

The HinduTrinamool to contest 48 seats in 60-member assembly in ManipurEconomic TimesUPA ally Trinamool Congress which takes on the ruling Congress in Manipur for the January 28 assembly polls there today slammed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AF…


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Trinamool to contest 48 seats in 60-member assembly in Manipur
Economic Times
UPA ally Trinamool Congress which takes on the ruling Congress in Manipur for the January 28 assembly polls there today slammed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSA) in the state saying the party would raise it in parliament, if necessary.
TMC vs Cong in ManipurTimes of India
Militants target Manipur Speaker's house, 2 deadIndian Express
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Manipur hosts second edition of "Re Play 2012" – TruthDive

Manipur hosts second edition of "Re Play 2012"TruthDiveImphal, Jan 23 (ANI): Cine-lovers in Manipur were treated to the best of national and foreign cinema during the second edition of the “Re Play 2012?, an international film festival”…

Manipur hosts second edition of "Re Play 2012"
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Imphal, Jan 23 (ANI): Cine-lovers in Manipur were treated to the best of national and foreign cinema during the second edition of the “Re Play 2012?, an international film festival” recently held in the state. The festival, which was organized by

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Security tightened in Manipur ahead of polls – All India Radio

Security tightened in Manipur ahead of pollsAll India RadioIn Manipur, as the Assembly poll date draws nearer, political parties are trying hard to woo the voters in their constituencies. Security has been tightened across the state and armed forces pe…

Security tightened in Manipur ahead of polls
All India Radio
In Manipur, as the Assembly poll date draws nearer, political parties are trying hard to woo the voters in their constituencies. Security has been tightened across the state and armed forces personnel can be seen patrolling on the streets.

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Poll campaign heats up in Manipur – All India Radio

The HinduPoll campaign heats up in ManipurAll India RadioIn Manipur, with only three days left for campaigning to come to an end, political parties and candidates have intensified efforts to woo the voters. AIR Imphal correspondent reports Amidst milit…


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Poll campaign heats up in Manipur
All India Radio
In Manipur, with only three days left for campaigning to come to an end, political parties and candidates have intensified efforts to woo the voters. AIR Imphal correspondent reports Amidst militant threat to the Congress party, the Congress leader and
Manipur Elections 2012: 4th blast rocks Imphal; AFSPA to stayisikkim
Dust Track: A quick speech and hot samosasThe Hindu
Can't remove AFSPA from Manipur yet: Okram Ibobi SinghTimes of India

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Campaigning in hill constituencies strongest – Zee News

Campaigning in hill constituencies strongestZee NewsImphal: Campaigning in the 20 hill constituencies for the forthcoming elections to the 60-member Assembly in Manipur has been at its peak, but it has not picked up a similar fervour in other parts of …

Campaigning in hill constituencies strongest
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Imphal: Campaigning in the 20 hill constituencies for the forthcoming elections to the 60-member Assembly in Manipur has been at its peak, but it has not picked up a similar fervour in other parts of the north eastern state.

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Changes for real or just cosmetic? – E-Pao.net

The WeekChanges for real or just cosmetic?E-Pao.netNotwithstanding the fact that the polling day for the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly election is almost knocking on the doors of each political party and candidate, the usual scenes associated with …


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Changes for real or just cosmetic?
E-Pao.net
Notwithstanding the fact that the polling day for the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly election is almost knocking on the doors of each political party and candidate, the usual scenes associated with elections in Manipur in the previous years are
Assembly polls 2012: Business booms in poll-bound statesIndia Today

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Campaigning in hill constituencies strong in Manipur – IBNLive.com

IBNLive.comCampaigning in hill constituencies strong in ManipurIBNLive.comPTI Imphal: Campaigning in the 20 hill constituencies for the forthcoming elections to the 60-member Assembly in Manipur has been at its peak, but it has not picked up a similar …


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Campaigning in hill constituencies strong in Manipur
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PTI Imphal: Campaigning in the 20 hill constituencies for the forthcoming elections to the 60-member Assembly in Manipur has been at its peak, but it has not picked up a similar fervour in other parts of the north eastern state.
Naga party fights for a voice in ManipurDaily News & Analysis
NPF's poser to Nagas of ManipurNagaland Post
Manipur leader hits out at NPF on “terrotorial integrity” issueMorungExpress
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Manipur Elections 2012: 4th blast rocks Imphal; AFSPA to stay – isikkim

Manipur Elections 2012: 4th blast rocks Imphal; AFSPA to stayisikkim28, Manipur has been through a spate of political attacks. In the fourth attack in the capital of Manipur, Imphal, in the past two weeks, at least two persons were killed and 15 others…

Manipur Elections 2012: 4th blast rocks Imphal; AFSPA to stay
isikkim
28, Manipur has been through a spate of political attacks. In the fourth attack in the capital of Manipur, Imphal, in the past two weeks, at least two persons were killed and 15 others injured in a powerful explosion Sunday evening.
Can't remove AFSPA from Manipur yet: Okram Ibobi SinghTimes of India
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Open Letter from Sharmila supporters to Political groups of Manipur – Times of Assam

Times of AssamOpen Letter from Sharmila supporters to Political groups of ManipurTimes of AssamThis can restore peace in Manipur. And even if political groups become fail to deal with the issue, we appeal to the general public of Manipur to bring the i…


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Open Letter from Sharmila supporters to Political groups of Manipur
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This can restore peace in Manipur. And even if political groups become fail to deal with the issue, we appeal to the general public of Manipur to bring the issue in main concern. Justice is their right. Economic development can be enjoyed only when

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Naga party fights for a voice in Manipur – Daily News & Analysis

IBNLive.comNaga party fights for a voice in ManipurDaily News & AnalysisBy Prasanta Mazumdar | Place: Imphal | Agency: DNA The upcoming election in Manipur is more than a battle of ballots to Naga People's Front (NPF) as it is fighting it for a cau…


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Naga party fights for a voice in Manipur
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By Prasanta Mazumdar | Place: Imphal | Agency: DNA The upcoming election in Manipur is more than a battle of ballots to Naga People's Front (NPF) as it is fighting it for a cause. NPF, the ruling party of Nagaland, has fielded 12 candidates in
NPF's poser to Nagas of ManipurNagaland Post
Manipur leader hits out at NPF on “terrotorial integrity” issueMorungExpress
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Save Sharmila Campaign – An open letter to all political parties of Manipur

By Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL POLITICAL PARTIES OF MANIPUR Dear… more »

By Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign

AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL POLITICAL PARTIES OF MANIPUR

Dear candidates & the representatives of various political parties,

As 28th Jan is nearing, the election fever seems to be in air in the 60 constituencies covering about 17.5 lakhs voters. All we get to see and hear are long, promising speeches being delivered by candidates, candidates walking around promising of development, better security and a better future and people contemplating about election results. There are also some blotches like flowing of liquor, attacks on fellow candidates etc.

Sharmila

Issues of territorial integrity, road blockades & insurgency continue to dominate the agendas. What is new in the elections is the entry of Naga People Front.  Other than that, it’s the same thing with major political parties like People’s Democratic Front, Trinamool congress and BJP struggling to make their own mark, while Congress is off trying to maintain its record in the state yet again.

Like everytime, the political parties are promising different political solutions to the civil and political problems, resulting from the internal conflicts, of the Manipuris. But this time again, like for the last 11 years, all the political parties have chose to forget Irom Sharmila.

Where is the issue of Irom Sharmila? Why hasn’t any of the political parties raised this issue? Is it some kind of vote politics? If yes, then how are they different from the rest and so how can the people believe that they will

The issue of Irom Sharmila has now become a global issue. It is a matter of anxiety among many national as well as international organizations and activists. It is astonishing to note that even though many nobel peace prize winners, megsesay awardees, padam recipients , intellectuals and students from across the country and beyond are showing support for Irom and her cause for peace, non violence and humanity, this issue has failed to become a point in the election agendas of political parties in Manipur, Irom Sharmila’s own state.  Another astonishing thing is to note that this of a woman is being ignored in a state that possesses more women voters than men.

It is known to everyone that Irom Sharma has been on a hunger strike since the year 2000 but the State Government has not undertaken any concrete steps to resolve the issue. Likewise, the Central Government too has not adopted any positive approach. Irom is under arrest on charges of “suicide attempt” and the Government has also restricted her meeting with public, family and media. But Irom Sharmila is among the few of those prisoners who have been assigned solitary confinement. This allegation is also not this serious to support such a brutal punishment. The next question is the charge of “suicide attempt” on a social activist who is fighting for the people. Isin’t this an insult to her struggle? An insult to the people’s sentiments and more importantly, to the democratic way to protest?

Moreover, even if we accept this charge, doesn’t solitary confinement increase, rather than retard, suicidal tendencies? All these questions remain unanswered, because government has no reply. This is a clear case of violation of right to equality.

But the most amazing part still reserves for the attitude of the electoral candidates in Sharmila’s own state. Why are the political parties silent?

We hope and request the representatives of the various political parties to raise this issue in these last days of campaigning. This issue is based on issues of truth, peace and justice. This can restore peace in Manipur.

And even if political groups become fail to deal with the issue, we appeal to the general public of Manipur to bring the issue in main concern. Justice is their right. Economic development can be enjoyed only when social development and justice is imparted.

We, on behalf of Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign, a campaign which has gathered support of more than 80 organizations and lakhs of people from almost all states of India and even of other countries, hereby demand all political parties, their representatives and candidates, all independent candidates and people of Manipur that:

  • *We, the people who believe in democratic values, non violence and peace, demand justice for Irom sharmila Chanu and political solution for her demand through talk process.
  •  *We, the people, also believe that all armed struggles in Manipur should be ended and people of all sides should make themselves ready to be engaged in peace processes.
  •  *We, the people, have full solidarity with problems of Manipur and we will do every possible efforts to resolve your issues on the ground of humanity.
  •  *We, the people, who favors humanity, believe that truth is the tool of sustainable development and the real victory will be made in the hearts of people of Manipur rather than in just getting seats in elections.

We demand that all, regardless of their other political agendas, should collaborate on this common point to resolve the issue of Irom Sharmila and to impart justice to her as soon as possible.

By:

Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign

New Delhi 

Regards,

Volunteers of SAVE SHARMILA SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN”

(A joint initiative of various organizations & movements)

We welcome your participation/suggestion/feedback. We work in favor of Peace, Democracy, Non Violence, Human Rights.

Our demands with Govt of India: 

To take positive steps of talk
To send all party delegation
To send members of NWC,NHRC
To send special team of doctors from New delhi to examine Irom’s health

NON VIOLENCE SHOULD NOT BE IGNORED.

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Sons rise from North-East, put Manipur back on hockey map – Indian Express

Sons rise from North-East, put Manipur back on hockey mapIndian ExpressChinglensana is from Manipur, a state that has produced women hockey players of repute. There are four women from Manipur who are currently part of the national team. But there has …

Sons rise from North-East, put Manipur back on hockey map
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Chinglensana is from Manipur, a state that has produced women hockey players of repute. There are four women from Manipur who are currently part of the national team. But there has been a drought of sorts when it comes to the men from this

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Militants target Manipur Speaker’s house, 2 dead – Indian Express

NDTVMilitants target Manipur Speaker's house, 2 deadIndian ExpressA low intensity IED blast on Sunday outside the Manipur Assembly Speaker's private residence in Singjamei in Imphal West claimed two lives and injured 15, one of them seriously. …


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Militants target Manipur Speaker's house, 2 dead
Indian Express
A low intensity IED blast on Sunday outside the Manipur Assembly Speaker's private residence in Singjamei in Imphal West claimed two lives and injured 15, one of them seriously. With the state going to polls on January 28, the blast took place despite
One killed in Manipur explosionTimes of India
Militants target Manipur Speaker's house, one killedThe Hindu
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KCP MC warns

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 22: The Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Council ) is boycotting the elections and its sympathizer, discharged comrades, should not take part in the elections and those who do it will be given death sentence it was warned. Paikhomba Meitei Secretary, Information &. Publicity Military Affairs, KCP (MC) said they may […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Jan 22: The Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Council ) is boycotting the elections and its sympathizer, discharged comrades, should not take part in the elections and those who do it will be given death sentence it was warned. Paikhomba Meitei
Secretary, Information &. Publicity Military Affairs, KCP (MC) said they may also be exiled. The decision was taken by the Central Security Council. It was stated that as per 1941 census report the total numbers of citizens were 5,12,100 and under Manipur Constitution Act 1947 for the first time in South East Asia elections based on Adult Franchise was held from 11th June -27th July, 1948 . Of the 50 elected Manipur State Congress won 14 seats, Praja Santi Party 12, Krushak Sacha 6 and Hill representatives 18 . Praja Santi Party formed the government .
Coordination Committee (Corcom) has issued a list of INC workers who have been warned and if any of them are related to KCP MC actions will be taken.
For anti-party activities U. Binod of Pangei, Wangkheimayum Inao of Pangei, Sinam Prem of Pangei, Leishangthem Robin of Pangei Maning Leikai, Sangeeta of Pangei Lairam mapal, M.Inao (Pradhan) of Pukhao, Oinam Khamba of Ishikha, Biren (Pradhan) of Takhel Sanjenbam, Leiphrakpam Ibungo leipham Khundrakpam, Langoljam Ibohal of Khundrakpam and Nepali Joy of Pangei Nepali Leikai have been asked to surrender AK-47-2, live round 1500, Chinese Hand Granade-13, 9 mm pistol 5 , donation letter.

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KCP MC warns

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 22: The Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Council ) is boycotting the elections and its sympathizer, discharged comrades, should not take part in the elections and those who do it will be given death sentence it was warned. Paikhomba Meitei Secretary, Information &. Publicity Military Affairs, KCP (MC) said they may […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Jan 22: The Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Council ) is boycotting the elections and its sympathizer, discharged comrades, should not take part in the elections and those who do it will be given death sentence it was warned. Paikhomba Meitei
Secretary, Information &. Publicity Military Affairs, KCP (MC) said they may also be exiled. The decision was taken by the Central Security Council. It was stated that as per 1941 census report the total numbers of citizens were 5,12,100 and under Manipur Constitution Act 1947 for the first time in South East Asia elections based on Adult Franchise was held from 11th June -27th July, 1948 . Of the 50 elected Manipur State Congress won 14 seats, Praja Santi Party 12, Krushak Sacha 6 and Hill representatives 18 . Praja Santi Party formed the government .
Coordination Committee (Corcom) has issued a list of INC workers who have been warned and if any of them are related to KCP MC actions will be taken.
For anti-party activities U. Binod of Pangei, Wangkheimayum Inao of Pangei, Sinam Prem of Pangei, Leishangthem Robin of Pangei Maning Leikai, Sangeeta of Pangei Lairam mapal, M.Inao (Pradhan) of Pukhao, Oinam Khamba of Ishikha, Biren (Pradhan) of Takhel Sanjenbam, Leiphrakpam Ibungo leipham Khundrakpam, Langoljam Ibohal of Khundrakpam and Nepali Joy of Pangei Nepali Leikai have been asked to surrender AK-47-2, live round 1500, Chinese Hand Granade-13, 9 mm pistol 5 , donation letter.

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Republic Day celebrations boycott call

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 22: Seven militant groups operating in the north east have asked the people of the region to boycott the celebrations. It also called general strike from 01:00 hrs to 17:30 Hrs on January 26. The statement issued by Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven parties of Manipur, Hynnewtrep National Liberation Council […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Jan 22: Seven militant groups operating in the north east have asked the people of the region to boycott the celebrations. It also called general strike from 01:00 hrs to 17:30 Hrs on January 26. The statement issued by Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven parties of Manipur, Hynnewtrep National Liberation Council (Hnlc) , Kamatapur Liberation Organization (Klo), National Liberation Front Of Twipra (Nlft), Tripura People’s Democratic Front (Tpdf) and United Liberation Front Of Asom (Ulfa) said mass boycott of the India’s Republic Day Celebration has been called, “as a mark of resistance against Indian Occupation of our Region. The Republic Day Celebration serves to legitimize a veiled form of colonial oppression that we are determined to eject from our region and since the peoples of our region are not Indian, there is no reason to take part in this celebration.”
It was added, “ We have every right and reason to fight against and overthrow Indian Colonial Regime to regain our lost Sovereignty and Independence. To make this resistance of our people meaningful, and to convey a resolute message to the Indian establishment that their hegemony over our region and its people are not being tolerated and will not pass unchallenged, we solicit our peoples to observe a general shut-down to show our solidarity. During these hours, all trade and commercial activities, all forms of public entertainment and all kinds of public and private transportations must not operate in our region it was added. However, emergency measures, essential services, media and religious activities are exempted from its purview.

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Republic Day celebrations boycott call

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 22: Seven militant groups operating in the north east have asked the people of the region to boycott the celebrations. It also called general strike from 01:00 hrs to 17:30 Hrs on January 26. The statement issued by Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven parties of Manipur, Hynnewtrep National Liberation Council […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Jan 22: Seven militant groups operating in the north east have asked the people of the region to boycott the celebrations. It also called general strike from 01:00 hrs to 17:30 Hrs on January 26. The statement issued by Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven parties of Manipur, Hynnewtrep National Liberation Council (Hnlc) , Kamatapur Liberation Organization (Klo), National Liberation Front Of Twipra (Nlft), Tripura People’s Democratic Front (Tpdf) and United Liberation Front Of Asom (Ulfa) said mass boycott of the India’s Republic Day Celebration has been called, “as a mark of resistance against Indian Occupation of our Region. The Republic Day Celebration serves to legitimize a veiled form of colonial oppression that we are determined to eject from our region and since the peoples of our region are not Indian, there is no reason to take part in this celebration.”
It was added, “ We have every right and reason to fight against and overthrow Indian Colonial Regime to regain our lost Sovereignty and Independence. To make this resistance of our people meaningful, and to convey a resolute message to the Indian establishment that their hegemony over our region and its people are not being tolerated and will not pass unchallenged, we solicit our peoples to observe a general shut-down to show our solidarity. During these hours, all trade and commercial activities, all forms of public entertainment and all kinds of public and private transportations must not operate in our region it was added. However, emergency measures, essential services, media and religious activities are exempted from its purview.

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Delhi Police fails to arrest rapist

Mail News Service New Delhi, Jan 22: Delhi Police has failed to nab the rapist of 20-year old Manipuri girl. The North East community has lost faith in police official who are handling the rape cast of young Manipuri girl on January 18th night at Dwarka, New Delhi. A North East Delegation Led by General […]

Mail News Service
New Delhi, Jan 22: Delhi Police has failed to nab the rapist of 20-year old Manipuri girl. The North East community has lost faith in police official who are handling the rape cast of young Manipuri girl on January 18th night at Dwarka, New Delhi. A North East Delegation Led by General Secretary of National Alliance for Women Mrs Jarjum Ete, will Meet National Commission for Women.
The North East communities are disappointed at half hearted attitude of law enforcing agencies to protect the North East communities in Delhi and NCR. The reluctance and delay in taking action whenever crimes take place against North East communities, the culprits and perpetrators run away without being arrested and punished. If this continues, then the crimes against North East communities in Delhi and NCR will never cease. The North East communities seek the equal treatment in the front of law from law enforcing agencies as equal citizens of the nation.

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