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Imphal, Aug 8 : Security Forces under the aegis of “Red Shield Division” apprehended three Myanmarese Nationals attempting to infiltrate into Indian territory on 08 August 2012. Based on specific information regarding movement of Myanmarese Nationals close to Border Pillar 32/2 under Thanlon Sub Division of Churachandpur District, the forces apprehended the three infiltrators from general area Border Pillar 32/2.
They have been identified as Nenalian Kham , Z Geomang , N Ginlian all resident of Tidim, Myanmar. A large denomination of foreign currencies including Korean, Nepalese and Myanmarese were recovered from their possession. The group was also in illegal possession of approx one kg of heroine. The individuals and the recoveries are being handed over to police authorities.

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Imphal, Aug 07 UNA: Universal use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in elections by completely phasing out paper ballot system, as have been used in the elections during the tenth Manipur Legislative Assembly held on last January 28, is illegal as universal use of EVMs in all the polling stations of all the sixty Assembly Constituency is violative of Section 61A of the Representative of the people Act, 1951 said Dr. M Nara.
We don’t want EVMs any more in Manipur, public has been forced to trust software and hardware without proper means of verification. They (Public) have been misguided by using EVMs in the election.
Dr. M Nara, secretary CPI was speaking to the media person after the meeting of seven non-congress political parties of the state regarding the using of EVMs in the elections, where they filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Guwahati High Court last month.
The seven political parties includes CPI, AITC, JD-U, BJP, MPP, CPM and NCP held a meeting at Imphal Hotel regarding banning of using EVMs in the state election.
Malpractice on EVMs use is suspected by all non-congress parties as well by the public of the state, even the public of Naoria Pakhanglakpa assembly constituency filed a complain against using of EVMs said Nara.
For the first time in India manipulation of EVMs came to know by the public in the year 2007. But in the last tenth assembly election EVMs were used where congress win in such a huge margin that they (Congress) don’t believe it.
The tenth election was unconstitutional, election should be trusted by the public, every voter should be in a position to know all essential steps in the elections including his/her vote which they exercised as a part of freedom of expression has really and accurately gone in favour of the intended candidate whom the voter has chosen, added CPI secretary.
In any future election held in the state or the nation EVMs should be banned so that malpractices can be stopped said Dr. M Nara.
The double bench of Gawahati High Court has summoned the ECI and CEO for the next hearing on 14 September, as well to one individual Heriken Metha as a Profoma respondent.
This kind of PIL is of its first kind in the country said Advocate of the petitioners M Mohindro.

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MNS: 26 Sector AR of HQ IGAR(South) organised an interaction with Forest officials of Govt of Manipur at Pallel on 07 Aug 12. During the officer’s conclave at Pallel, the forest officials gave a presentation on different types of endangered species in the Chandel District and their illegal trafficking. The forest official while addressing the gathering enlightened all officers about the endangered species of Tokay Geckos which was saved by the troops of Assam Rifles and thanked the Sector in their efforts for protecting such species. Brig Upendra Dwivedi, Commander 26 Sector while addressing the gathering highlighted the importance of protecting endangered plants, animal species and their habitat. He emphasized that Assam Rifles will continue to assist Forest and Wildlife authorities in their efforts to SAVE WILDLIFE & ENVIRONMENT.

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Imphal, Aug 7 UNA : A Two Day Tree Plantation cum Awareness Campaign of National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) – 2012 was organized by the Pumbum Education & Development Organization (PEDO), Lilong Chajing and Living Art Manipur (LAM), under the sponsorship of Environment & Ecology Wing, Govt. of Manipur.
The campaigned concluded today, at Lilong Chajing Pureilomba Hill Complex with a plantation of around 500 numbers of Indigenous trees like Theibong, Chingthrao, Tolhao, Tera, Amla, Yongchak (Tree bean), Harikhagok, Neem (Tulsi), Olive, Wang, Teak, Jagor, Agar, etc were planted. Around 80 numbers of Volunteers were engaged during the Campaign said Pukhrambam Somojit Singh, National Youth Awardee.
During the interaction with Pukhrambam Somojit Singh, National Youth Awardee and Secretary of the Pumbum Education & Development Organisation (PEDO) said to UNA that most of the Indigenous plants were provided by Th. Mahendra pratap, Conservator, Department of Forest, Govt. of Manipur. And other plants were donated by the Pureilomba Nursery of PEDO and other 2 Nursery Units of Lilong Chajing and Langthabal areas.

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Imphal, August 7 NNN : The Joint Action Committee (JAC) on Implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), Sadar Hills Tuesday said it will extend support to the proposed 48-hour total bandh under its jurisdiction.
Paolen Kipgen, secretary, JAC on Implementation of MGNREGS, Sadar Hills said if the state Government’s official order to withhold and transfer of 25 per cent of MGNREGS fund to the District Council and another 25 per cent to Line Department is not reviewed and cancelled it will join and back the proposed strike of Senapati District Villages Chairmen/Secretaries Association to be imposed on August 16-17 on the same demand.
This comes after the JAC and Sadar Hills Chiefs’ Association (SHAHILLA) held a joint meeting at the latter’s office at New Lambulane here.
Kipgen also said the JAC will further support another economic blockade along the National Highways that will follow the 48-hour Senapati district bandh in the event of the state Government’s failure to meet the demand even after the proposed bandh call.
“The JAC strongly condemns the Government’s indifferent attitude towards its nearly one year old demand,” Kipgen further added and appealed the Government to revoke the order at the earliest possible.

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Imphal, Aug 7 : 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) organised a weapon at Andro on 06-07 Aug 2012.The display comprised of modern age weapons and equipments which were shown to the students. The aim of the display was to increase their knowledge and encourage them to join the defence forces, inculcate truthfulness and refrain from anti national activities. A total of 150 student and teachers of Bright Public School, Andro attended the event. The enthusiasm and active participation shown by the students is a befitting reply to various insurgents groups and anti national elements that there is a strong wave to usher in the atmosphere of peace, normalcy, harmony and peaceful coexistence within the communities in the State.

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Imphal, Aug 7 : The sadbhavna divas organized by state govt. was held at Secretariat South Block today at 10.30 a.m. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister O. Ibobi said, the day is being observed to strengthen the unity and oneness of different people having different cultures and identities Though the actual date of observation is August 20 the function was rescheduled owing to series of government holidays.
Chief Minister, O Ibobi Singh, Cabinet colleagues, MLA senior officials took part in the observation at the State Secretariat. Those present took “Sadbhavana Day Pledge” and they pledged to “work for the emotional oneness and harmony of all the people of India regardless of caste, region, religion or language. They further pledged that they shall resolve all differences among us through dialogue and constitutional means without resorting to violence.”
Speaking on the occasion Chief Minister, O Ibobi said we should fulfill the dreams of Rajiv Gandhi. He further said it was during his tenure as Prime Minister that the adult franchise was decreased to 18 from 21. Students of the Government music college presented devotional songs on the occasion.
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi said “unity in diversity” exists among different communities in India timelessly has been threatened by enmity and violence by various communities .
Ibobi lauded the late prime minister for his initiative which led to the ban on political defection in Parliament in 1985 following which the legislation could solve the problem of political instability in the country.
The existence of unity in diversity among different communities in the country timelessly has been threatened by enmity and violence by various communities, the Chief Minister held, saying the observance enhance its importance at such time of turmoil among communities.
Admitting that many lives have perished and a lot of properties destroyed and many wounded and incurred huge loss to the economy due to violence caused by enmity among different communities, the Chief Minister said such incidents have become a great threat to the integrity of the nation as well as a great stumbling block to the dream of Rajiv Gandhi.
He also said, “Let us pledge to take up our responsibility to maintain peace and harmony in the country and strengthen the unity and bond of the people so as to make his dream come true.”
The Late PM of India Shri Rajiv Gandhi is remembered by us as a pioneer who had brought a new chapter. He felt anxious as there is lack of political stability in the politics of India. Therefore he formulated to ban political defection in the parliament session of 1985.
The unity in diversity which has been prevailing in India for a long time has been disturbed due to enmity among different communities and violence. He also appealed to take pledge to strengthen his dreams aims for the unity and oneness of the country.
Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Ngamthang Haokip, AK Mirabai, Chief secy. DGP and top officials of govt. dept. attended the function.

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Senapati, Aug 7 NNN: The All Naga Students Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has submitted to Union home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on August 6 requesting the latter to take up needed task by August 10 for resuming the ‘tripartite talks’ on the ‘Alternative Arrangement’ for Nagas of Manipur or else the students’ body would resort to severe form of agitation.
In its memorandum signed by ANSAM chief J. Kumo Sha and its general secretary Seth Satshang to the Union home minister said, “The tripartite talk of the Government of India, the Government of Manipur and the United Naga Council (UNC) to address the demand for alternative arrangement for the Nagas in Manipur outside the Government of Manipur pending settlement of the Indo-Naga issue was put in place at the instance of your esteemed predecessor S P. Chidambaram. When Chidambarm received the memorandum of the UNC demanding an alternative arrangement on behalf of the Prime Minister on the 14th September, 2010 at North Block, Delhi, he had fervently requested the UNC to participate in the tripartite dialogue process and put across our views over the table”.
The Naga students’ body recalled that the first tripartite talk took place on September 21, 2010 at Delhi. The second round was held at Senapati (Tahamzam), Manipur on the 3rd of December, 2010 after almost 2 and half months. The third and last round took place at Senapati(Tahamzam) on the 30th June, 2011 after lapse of almost 6 months. Inspite of repeated reminders from the UNC, the tripartite talk has not been carried forward even after lapse of more than 13 months and the democratic process of dialogue has been left in a limbo, according to the memorandum.
“After having written again to the Ministry of Home Affairs on the 13th April, 2012 requesting for early holding of the next round of talks to which no response was received, the Nagas observed a 48 hours total bandh with effect from the midnight of 16th June, 2012 in Naga areas to protest against the lack of sincerity on the part of the GoI and the Government of Manipur. Even after having registered our protest in such strong measures, there was still no response from the Government. Thus it was decided that a 96 hours total bandh would be called with effect from the midnight of 23rd July, 2012. On receiving a communication dated 18th July, 2012 from the MHA that the matter of the tripartite talk was under the active consideration of the GoI and in continuation another communication dated 21st July, 2012 requested for withdrawal of the bandh, the UNC had on the 22nd July, 2012 deferred the agitation which would be reverted to if no arrangement for holding of the tripartite talk is made or initiative for intervention with an alternative arrangement is taken up by the 10th August, 2012,” ANSAM memo to the Union home minister mentions.
It said of what meaning and of what use can the education of lakhs of “our students be if our identity and history, rights to our land and resources, cultures and traditional practice and our aspirations” as a people are denied and usurped. ANSAM then stated that the Naga students do not study and labour in institutions of learning to become mere second class citizens muffled up by the voice of the dominant community and the communal state government.
ANSAM asserted that the demand for alternative arrangement outside the Government of Manipur has to be addressed very seriously and sincerely. “We are raising our voices today. But our younger brother and sisters will also do so in their time if the same system of suppression is allowed to continue . Manipur will continue to be a troubled state unless the aspiration of the Nagas and tribal people are addressed in alternative arrangement outside the Government of Manipur”.
“Sir, it is at this critical juncture that we are making this submission for your personal intervention so that the dialogue process is taken to its logical end to serve the ends of democracy and justice. With firm belief in the democratic approach and in the sincerity of the GoI, the Nagas in Manipur under the leadership of the UNC have explored all possible democratic means. If however the approach of the GoI is just an attempt to buy time with no real intention to address the issue then we will have no option but to take up actions that we deem fit and necessary.
“Our request through this submission is that the GoI must have the political will to take forward the dialogue process to its logical conclusion or alternatively, because our case is already established and registered and recognised, initiate at the earliest possible time the process of intervention with an alternative arrangement,” the Naga students’ body stated.
It then said, “Having put on record our earnest request in the submission, our response would solely rest on the response from the Government of India and how it goes about to fulfil its constitutional obligations with seriousness and sincerity”.

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A public meeting with regard to the proposed Public Hearing to be conducted by Manipur Pollution Control Board with regard to Oil Exploration & Drilling Activities done under Jubilant Oil & Private Limited was held today at Parbung Community Hall. More than 200 Village Authority Chairmen & members, Village elders and leaders attended the meeting.
After threadbare discussion and deliberation, the gathering unanimously decided to raise objection of the drilling and exploration activities undertaken by JOGPL as the MoU signed by the company with Manipur state government on November 15, 2010 was without the consent and approval of the indigenous villagers, the Autonomous District Council nor the Manipur Hill Areas Committee.
The Tipaimukh Area Village Authority Union was entrusted to make the said objection in the proposed Public Meeting to held tomorrow at Parbung.

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MNS: Some unknown persons threatened the office of Huiyen Lanpao and Naharolgee Thoudang daily newspapers on the land line phones of the press that bombs were planted at the offices. Bomb experts and commandos of Imphal west police conducted the offices to trace the bombs however no bombs were found. The threat was made this afternoon. Following the threat, most staffs of the two offices left their offices for some time.
While talking to media, the president of AMWJU, A. Mobi said, the threat may not be done by UGs. The threat is condemned. In a joint meeting of AMWJU editors had already appealed not to threat pressman and hawkers.

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Red Shield Division, to muster the potential of the youth towards constructive growth of the region, envisaged the dawning of a Career coaching centre in Senapati district, that will provide quality training to youth, thereby enabling them to partake in competitive examinations along with the mainstream. Reputed teachers of Mount Everest College and Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, had voluntarily extended themselves to mentor aspiring youth of this region.
Senapati Brigade, brought into effect the envisioned training centre, by pioneering the ‘Tahamzam Career Point’. This commited facility was dedicated to the people of Senapati and Tamenglong on 01 Aug 2012.

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MNS: The 67th Herosima day organized by Indo-Japan Friendship Assn. was observed at Manipur Press Club today.
I.Hemochadnra, PHED minister, W. BVhumeshor, president of the assn, L. RAghumani, Chairperson, IMC graced the occasion as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
The minister said, to remember the tragic incident of bombing at Hirosima, the day is being observed. We should try for a nuclear free universe. The Japanese had faced some problems when they visited Manipur due to law and order however the law and order has been improved nowadays.
The minister was of the view that such function should be held far and wide from next year.
The dignitaries also distributed prizes to those children who stood positions in drawing and painting competition.

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Imphal, Aug 5 NNN : The Joint Action Committee against the abduction of Irungbam Irabanta by NSCN-IM announced to launch different formed of agitation with the support of various state civil organization from August 06, in demanding the release of Irabanta on Sunday.
This was disclosed by the co-convenor of the JAC T. Ramananda while speaking to media persons in a press conference held at Manipur Press Club.
Speaking to media, co-convenor Ramananda further disclosed that the JAC had submitted an ultimatum to the Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh on last 30 August, by demanding to find the clue of Irungbam Irabanta Singh and to rescue him from the abductors within five day. However till today there is no positive response from the state concerned authority. So with the co-operation of various civil organizations, the agitation demanding for release of I. Irabanta safe and sound will be launced.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/jac-irabanta-to-launch-stir/

Imphal, Aug 05UNA: Constitution of Manipur Legislative Council (MLC) is needed in the state as the Assembly decision started lack maturity and no more in the interest of public said a regional political party, Manipur Peoples’ party (MPP) president, S Umananda.
Talking to UNA, S Umananda said that there are more then 10 tribes with less than 5000 population which will never have a chance to set up a representative for them in the assembly.
A political right of the small tribes is violated in the state so MLC constitution is needed as the small tribes can also enjoy there political rights said Umananda.
The party has form four committee for the hills area of the state which MPP has neglecting for a long time, without the hills area a regional party will be weak all the time, at the earliest a party branch office will be open in some of the hills district.
MPP has organised discussion in the past regarding the constitution of MLC in the state with intellectual, academician, advocates etc where most of them agreed.
Coming to another topic MPP president admit that the regional political party strength has becoming down falling even none of there candidate were elected in the last assembly election, but they are not discourage about this as they know there mistake.
From our past mistake we will make it correct, the party has started organising from the grass root level, our MLAs lack regionalism and try to be close with congress and even they seek congress ticket before the 10 assembly election.
Because of all this, public has lost their trust over MPP, this is one of the main factor that the party strength becoming weak.
For the next 2017 assembly election a loyalty person will be given ticket who want to serve for Manipur and the candidates will be of younger generation added Umananda.
Talks are going on for all non-congress political parties of the state to join hand together in fighting against the congress and a possibility is there said MPP president.

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Imphal, Aug 5 UNA : Condemning the bomb threat to “His Grace Pharmacy” the owners of the Pharmacies union of the Jawahalal Nehru Institute of Medical Science (JNIMS) area organized a sit in protest today at Porompat Imphal.
According to police source, Chinese hand grenade was found today at around 5:30 am in front of the “His Grace Pharmacy” located near the JNIMS hospital, as per reported by the pharmacies owner to police.
The source further said that Pharmacy is owned by one Amit Lhungleng, and the hand grenade was found covered by one paper, inside the paper the police further found a written words “PREPAK (PRO) Red Army Nongshaba” it was added.
In the meantime, condemning the threat, a sit in protest was organized by the JNIMS area pharmacies today at JNIMS.
Speaking to media persons a protester disclosed that, as per reported by the Pharmacy owner Amit Lhungleng, the pharmacy get a monetary demand of Rs.1 lakhs and Rs. 20 thousand to the retailer by some unknown armed persons. Appealing the concern authority the pharmacies union located near the JNIMS, urges not to frighten the pharmacies by bomb and to stop such unbearable monetary demands.
In the meantime yesterday night at around 11 pm unknown armed persons attacked the resident of one additional director and soil chemist of the agriculture department, Pheiroijam Rajen.
According to police source the bomb was blast inside the campus of the resident of Additional director, and damage some resident’s good however there is no reports of any casualities added.

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Imphal, Aug 5 : 27 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) organized an “IFTAAR” at Keirak village in Thoubal District On 04 August 2012. Troops of 27 Assam Rifles and the local community par took the meal together so as to cement their bond of brotherhood and affection. The highlight of the event was the rendering of the ‘Namaaz’ by the local community along with the Assam Rifles. The Maulvi of the village conveyed that “Iftaar” is the time for self reflection and focusing on the values of all the faiths. The Commandant 27 Assam Rifles, in his message, conveyed his heartiest greetings and best wishes to all and exhorted them to let the holy month of Ramadan build in us the spirit of compassion and love and promote unity, peace and prosperity.
In another occasion, 18 SIKH of 9 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(S) celebrated Iftaar party with the people of Lilong at Madrasa Darul Uloom. The commanding officer 18 SIKH was the chief guest of the function. More than 250 people were present for the occasion. Troops of 18 SIKH along with the commanding officer participated in the Namaz together.

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A 35-year-old woman was killed when the bicycle which she was travelling on hit by a van at Luker under Patsoi Police Station in Imphal West.
The road mishap happened at around 8:30 a.m. when the victim, W Shanti of Luker Mayai Leikai, who was travelling on a bicycle, was run over by a van, critically wounding her. However, the driver of the van involved in the accident reportedly took her to Khumbom Primary Health Centre before he fled.
Shanti succumbed to her injuries on the way to Shija hospital, Langol.
The police has registered a case regarding the incident and begun investigation into it.
46 Assam Rifles under the aegis of “Red Shield Division” provided assistance to six passengers who met with an accident on 03 August 2012. The veh (TATA-1612) in which they were travelling fell into a gorge on NH-2, two km short of Chengpi village in Churachandpur District. The incident occurred at approximately 1730 hours while the taxi was heading for Churachandpur from Aina under Thanlon Sub Division.
On receiving the information, troops of 46 Assam Rifles immediately rushed to the site and evacuated the injured passengers to their unit hospital and administered first aid to all the injured passengers. 46 Assam Rifles then arranged the emergency evacuation of two of the passengers whose condition was critical to Churachandpur Civil hospital.

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Imphal, Aug 4 : In a serach operation under the Red Shield Division in general area Moirang, Bishnupur district, Security Forces apprehended a cadre of KCP (MC) on 03 Aug 12. He has been identified as Self Styled Cpl Name Himan Somen Singh, son of Heman Hongba, resident of Moirang district Bishnupur. He joined the outfit in Jan 2011 and was involved in tax collection and extortion on behalf of his group in Moirang. He was handed over to Moirang Police Station.
In another joint operation carried out by Security Forces of Red Shield Division and Bishnupur Police Cdo, a cadre of PREPAK (PRO) was nabbed from general area Naran Saina Bazar PS Moirang, District Bishnupur on 03 Aug 12. The man was apprehended while attempting to carry out extortion from the locals in Naran Saina Bazar. He has been identified as Self Styled Private Name Khonjenbam Anand Mietei @ Ahan @ O @ Ningphannaba, . He was in possession of one 9 mm Pistol alongwith 04 live rounds. He confessed to have got basic military training in 2nd batch in 1989 under KYKL outfit and was presently working for PREPAK (PRO) organization under Konthoujam Surchandra @ Saratchandra @ Tamapkpuba @ Ngangba s/o K Ibohanbi of Kakmayai Mayai Lekai, a self styled 2nd Lt and district commander of Bishnupur and Churachandpur district of PREPAK (PRO).
Security forces arrested two PREPAK-Pro militants from different areas during separate search operations yesterday, Thoubal district Superintendant of Police said Saturday.
The districtpolice officer in a statement said that a combined team of Thoubal District Police commandos, BPR and 5/9 GR conducted a search operation at Naransena Bazaar at about 4 p.m. yesterday during which one activist of the banned PREPAK-Pro, namely Konjenbam Anand Meitei alias Ninghannaba, 43, son of K Ibocha of Churachandpur district’s Khumujamba Meitei Leikai was arrested.
One 9 mm pistol with four rounds was recovered from his possession.
In yet another search operation carried out by a combined team of Thoubal police commandos and 42 Assam Rifles at Pallel Bazaar, another activist of PREPAK-PRO, namely Konthoujam Surchandra alias Saratchandra alias Tampakpuba, son of K Ibohanbi of Kakmayai Leikai was nabbed around 8:15 p.m., the statement added.
One 9 mm pistol with five rounds and another Chinese hand grenade were seized from him. it further added.

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IMPHAL, Aug 4MNS UNA: All Manipur United Clubs Organization (AMUCO) observed the 15th Manipur Integrity Day by offering floral tribute at Integrity Pillar of Manipur, and to mark the day to safeguard the territorial integrity of Manipur state a function was held on Saturday.
As to mark the day the main function was held at Manipur Dramatic Union hall organized by the AMUCO, the observation was attended by All Manipur United Club Organisation president, KT Rahaman, Kuki Mother Association, president, Rose Mangshi, Kabui Mother Association president, Kakomlunglui Kamei, Father of Social Worker, Thounaojam Iboyaima, Poirei Leimarol Apunba Meira Paibi president, Ima Memchoubi and others various civil organization and NGOs leaders as presidium members.
Dhanabir Laishram said, the issue of boundary has completed 20 years however leaders of Manipur govt and cabinet ministers did not comment on this issue. Naga MLAs will resign in the issue of Naga and Kukis homeland however our MLAs did not take such step.
Indigenous people can’t settle in hills but Naga and Kuki organizations remain silent spectator when foreigners occupied our land.
In the observation different spokespersons lamented regarding the territorial integrity of the state, which has been afflicted from different angles in the form of peace talks, alternative arrangement and other anti-people policies.
Further, the leaders mentioned about the “divide and rule” policy of the Indian government has disturbed the people of the state and has created a sense of enmity among own brothers and sisters.
The people no longer have trust and faith in one another. There is always an apprehensive feeling that the territorial integrity of the state might be crippled one day.
Apprehension of the people that the territorial integrity of the state is not safe any more can be solve if Manipur Legislative Council (MLC) is constituted was suggested by most of the talkers.
If MLC is constituted even the smallest community can also have their own representative in the house, so it will solve the problem of territorial integrity issue in Manipur.
And appealed to the people of the state to kept their stances affirm, for safeguarding the territorial integrity of the state regardless of one’s caste, community or religion said KT Rehman.
The day was also observed at Jiribam Meira Paibi office.
S. Sushila, president, All Jiribam Meira Paibi said, we should face every threat to our state. L. Shantikumar, president, All JIribam United Clubs Assn. said, we should stand together against any threat to the integrity of Manipur. He also appealed every community to support the issue. The day is being observed to remember August 4, 1997 mass rally.

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Imphal, Aug 4 NNN: A joint meeting of All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) and editors of Imphal based dailies was organised at Manipur Press Club on Saturday and condemned the diktak issued by People’s United Liberation Front (PM Akber) militant group to the AMWJU presedent, journalists and newspapers hawkers in the state.
The meeting discussed in detail on the threat issued by the militant group to the media fraternity as well as the newspaper hawkers warning that they would be attacked and that they should stop publication, too.
PULF (Akber) group has demanded all the media houses to publish a news item which is against the guideline of Press Council of India (PCI), AWMJU said in a statement. Taking serious note on the diktak of the militant outfit, the joint meeting resolved to condemn it as the act amounted to violation and challenge to ‘freedom of press’ and decided to reject any press release issued by the militant group in future. The meeting also condemned the diktak of the little known outfit which asked the AMWJU and all the editors to publish its statement in toto without editing, and further decided to appeal to the concerned to refrain from such act in future.
AMWJU statement also said that as per the PCI guideline, no unsubstantial press release that threatens any private individual or group can be published as a news item. Therefore, the public is requested not to put pressure on the media houses to publish any statement as news item without factual basis.

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