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Arrested activists sent to judicial custody

IMPHAL, September 16: Altogether 12 persons including six women leaders of different civil bodies and six executive members of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System arrested in connection

IMPHAL, September 16: Altogether 12 persons including six women leaders of different civil bodies and six executive members of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System arrested in connection with the ILPS issue have been sent to judicial custody for 15 days by concerned magistrates.

The arrested leaders were separately produced before the court today.

The women leaders were produced before the CJM Imphal West this afternoon while JCILPS members were produced before the CJM Imphal East.

Sources said that the concerned courts offered to release the leaders on bail however they declined the offer and rather opted for unconditional release.

Owing to their refusal, the court sent them to judicial custody.

It may be mentioned that the women leaders were reportedly arrested by police on September 12 from Uripok area while trying to hold a meeting in connection with prevailing situation arising out of the arrest of JCILPS executives and raids on JCILPS office.

They are identified as Ph Sakhi Devi, president Apunba Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (AMKIL), Th Ramani Devi, general secretary All Manipur Women Reformation and Development Samaj (Nupi Samaj), L Memchoubi Devi, president Poirei Leimarol Apunba Nupi Lup, L Gyanewhari Devi, general secretary AMKIL, Ch Jamini, vice president Nupi Samaj and RK Guni Devi, member Poirei Leimarol.

Meanwhile, the six functionaries of the JCILPS who were arrested by a team of Imphal West district police September 11 evening while attending a meeting at the Haobam Marak Irom Leikai residence of Ibotombi Khuman co-convenor of JCILPS around 5pm by a team of Imphal West district police are identified as Pukhrambam Arjun Singh, 45; Oinam Premjit Singh, 37, son of Ibomcha Singh; Yengkokpam Langamba alias Thabi, 36, son of Ranjit Singh; Soubam Ranjendra Singh, 50 and Wahengbam Sunil Meitei, 28.

Another member of the committee, Sarangthem Manjit Singh, 27, son of Bobo Singh was reportedly arrested from his residence.

They were later formally arrested by the Irilung police from Imphal Police station under FIR no. 81 (9) 2014 IBG P.S.

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SPDPO holds sit in protest demanding Inner Line Permit implementation

IMPHAL, September 16: The State Platform of Disable People’s Organisation (SPDPO), Manipur organised a sit-in-protest along with a public meeting at Tera Bazar, Imphal West to implement Inner Line Permit

The protest demonstration was participated by members of Handicap Development Foundation, Disable Development Association, Manipur; Society for Disabled Person, Manipur; Thoubal District Disabled Association; Blind Welfare Association; the Ideal Blind School and the Deaf and Mute School in Takyelpat.

Spokesperson of SPDPO, Md Yunus Khan said that it is necessary to implement ILP in the State. He said that the Inner Line Permit System is necessary for safeguarding the indigenous people of Manipur.

He further lamented at the State government’s decision to detain the ILP agitators and appealed to release them from judicial custody without any conditions.

Yunus Khan expressed that the State government should share the same sentiments in the issue of implementing ILPS in the state.

He said that person with physical disabilities can sacrifice their lives for their motherland if the need arises. He said that disabled persons of Manipur will fully extend support in the issue to implement ILPS in Manipur.

Sit in protests were also held at different areas of Imphal on September 16 to discuss on the issue of ILP.

Around 300 local meira paibis and others took out a meira rally demanding implementation of the Iner Line Permit in the State at Mayang Imphal bazar this evening.

According to a release of the committee, the protests were held at Keishampat Lairenbi, Longjam Machin Keishampat, Elangbam Leikai Leirak Achoubi, Keishamthong Ahanthem Leikai Leirak Machin, Khagempalli Machin, Huidrom Leikai Khagempalli, Pisum Bazar, Nongthombam Leikai Community Hall, Haobam Marak, Langthabal Lep, Awang Leikai Lainingthou Puthiba Haraopham Lampak, Langthabal Thong Amanbi Community Hall and Tera Keithel.

A rally was also demonstrated at Mayang Imphal demanding implementation of ILP in the state.

The committee has also organised awareness meeting at Moirangkampu, Mongsangei Sun Club and Nambul Mapal Phura Makhong. The chief guest at the awareness programme held at Moirangkampu was JCILPS Convener, Khuman, Moirangkampu Pradhan, Indira Devi as president and co-convener of JCILPS, Somorendro Thokchom and Moirangkampu Ward No.5 member, N. Keinahanbi as guests of honour, it said.

During the sit in protests, in connection with the ILPS implementation in Manipur, a resolution to have the ILP implemented in the state, demand the release the members of JCILPS immediately, to stop terming of ILPS movement as unlawful and to identify non-Manipuris without valid IDs, was drawn up, it said.

Our Bishnupur Correspondent adds: As part of the various agitations being held at different parts of Manipur in connection with ILP implementation, the Apunba Meira Paibi Lup of Phubala Gram Panchayat has organised a torch rally today evening, demanding implementation of ILP in the State.

The rally started from Phubala and headed towards Tiddim road up to Naranseina and headed back to the starting point. The protestors shouted out slogans such as demanding implementation of ILP in the State, to release the arrested member of JCILPS unconditionally and for the MLAs to resign for failing to implement the system in the State. The rally was escorted by Moirang OC, Surjaboro.

The torch rally started from 8 pm and ended at 9.30 pm, it said.

JCILPS student wing launches curfew on movement of non-locals

IMPHAL, September 12: The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System student wing started its curfew against non-locals from midnight today demanding suspension of additional SP Yengkhom Victoria among other

The JCILPS is demanding immediate implementation of the ILPS in the State and unconditional release of its volunteers and members immediately.

Early in the morning, several shops run by non-locals in the Keishampat area and other places were made to close down, however, amidst heavy police presence, the shops opened again later in the morning.

There were no reports of any unwanted incidents during the first day of the curfew.

JCILPS student wing media coordinator Anil Khuman said police teams frequented residences and offices of student body leaders and volunteers to arrest them for imposing the curfew.

The student wing of the JCILPS said eight of its volunteers from DESAM, six from AMSU, two from KSA and another from SUK were picked up by the police from their residences and offices.

He said the student wing condemns the police action of chasing down the student volunteers and arresting them unreasonably.

Anil said ever since the curfew against non-locals was announced yesterday, police have been searching for the leaders and volunteers, however, this cannot deter the movement, but will only fan the desires of the student leaders and volunteers to take the movement further.

Imphal East police had arrived at his Sekta residence this early morning, but since he was not there they arrested his mother, he said.

The police had informed his family to bring him to the police station if they wanted his mother to be freed, he continued.

Volunteers involved in the ILPS movement are not terrorists, but they only wanted to safeguard the State and its indigenous people, he said.

On the contrary, the government has labelled the volunteers and leaders as lawbreakers in its bid to hinder the movement, he observed.

Nevertheless, only stronger agitations will follow unless the ILPS is implemented in the State, he said.

Volunteers of the JCILPS have spread out in Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal West, Imphal East districts to ensure the success of the curfew, he said.

UCM appeals for early solution to ILPS issue

IMPHAL, September 12: The government of Manipur should bring an early solution on the question of implementation of the Inner Line Permit System issue in the larger interest of the

IMPHAL, September 12: The government of Manipur should bring an early solution on the question of implementation of the Inner Line Permit System issue in the larger interest of the people, said United Committee, Manipur president Y Nabachandra.

Speaking at a press conference held at its office here today, he said not only UCM, but several other organisations including local youth clubs have been morally and physically supporting the movement since the demand for ILPS is for the protection of the rights of indigenous people.

The government should not take the issue lightly and take up positive steps to realise the wishes of the public before the movement turns to something bad, he observed.

The indefinite closure of educational institutes in the State in a bid to curb the agitation is an unfortunate turn of events, the UCM president said.

He said will the State government continue to close down the educational institutes as long as the movement continues.

He also lauded the government on the formation of an all-political party committee to discuss the issue and for formally inviting the JCILPS to talks.

However, it is unfortunate that the meeting has been stalled due to a misunderstanding which needs to be sorted out between the two sides at the earliest, he said.

The UCM president also said the government should intervene in the arrest of the 12 members of the JCILPS at the earliest.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/09/ucm-appeals-for-early-solution-to-ilps-issue/

Trinamool Congress threatens to pull out from all-party committee on ILPS

IMPHAL, September 12: The Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress Committee will decide on whether to continue being a part of the all-party committee on Inner Line Permit after the September 15

IMPHAL, September 12: The Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress Committee will decide on whether to continue being a part of the all-party committee on Inner Line Permit after the September 15 sitting of the committee.

General secretary and party spokesperson P Premananda said at a press conference that the party will discuss the issue on September 16, a day after the third sitting of the all-political party committee.

He said the party condemns the present law and order situation in the State and the indefinite closure of all educational institutes ordered by the government in the wake of the ILPS movement.

The party is represented by MLA I Ibohalbi in the committee at present; however, the government is unlikely to use the service of the committee to bring any solution to the ILPS issue, he asserted.

The committee has already sat on two occasions without any positive outcome, Premananda rued.

Instead, the government resorted to arresting volunteers involved in the ILPS movement in the State and in such a state of affairs, the party can only conclude that the government will not be taking any positive action to safeguard the indigenous people of the State, he continued.

In case, the September 15 sitting fail to yield any positive result, the MPTCC may withdraw its representative from the committee, he warned.

Questioning the 60 MLAs and the three MPs on their responsibilities towards the welfare of the State, he lamented that the present situation is akin to the State Home principal secretary ruling the valley districts and the NSCN (IM) ruling the hill districts.

Reacting further to the BJP State president Th Chaoba’s reported claim that the party was not involved in the withdrawal of forces from Ukhrul, he said it was reported that the BJP national executive member Tapir Gao had claimed to have urged the Union Home Minister to remove the security forces from Ukhrul following a meeting with the UNC at Senapati.

MPTCC vice president MI Khan asked why is it that the government always declare closure of educational institutes whenever an issue crops up in the State.

This is victimisation of students and not allowed in a democratic form of government, he condemned.

The Inner Line Permit System is not banning entry of outsiders into the State but it is to check the entry and the duration of their stay in the State, he said before declaring that it is unfortunate that the government has always deemed it fit to relate the issue to the Manipuris studying outside the State.

He said the main cause of the students flocking outside the State to study is because of the government’s failure to provide good infrastructure in the State.

The government should immediately declare resumption of classes, he demanded.

Questioning the rationality behind the withdrawal of security forces from Ukhrul, he said why did the government give in to demands for withdrawal of the forces from the district?

Tomorrow if another community demanded that the IRBs and the commandos be withdrawn from their areas, would the government do so, he demanded.

Many condemn schools shut-down in Manipur

THOUBAL, September 12: The All Thoubal District College Students Union has said it strongly condemned the closing of schools and colleges and that preparation for agitation for ‘Eikhoi Mahei tamjage’ has been made if the government failed to reopen educational institutes in the state by September 14.

During a press conference held at the conference hall of Library and Information Centre, Kakching, General Secretary of Kha Manipur College, Kakching, Moirangthem Prakash has further stated to the media that students of the state cannot accept the decision taken up by the government.

He further said that a conclusion must be brought between the JCILPS and the government so as to achieve peaceful education for the students. He further added that the decision of the government has brought a huge disturbance to the students and that the government schools have fallen behind in comparison with private schools.

The General Secretary has demanded the government to find an alternate solution instead of closing down the educational institutes. The government must hold responsibilities of any situation that may arise from the agitations if it fail to give in to the demand of the students, said the General Secretary.

It may be mentioned that the press conference was attended by Thoubal College, Kakching Khunou College, Y.K. College, Wangjing, Kakching Higher Secondary School and members of Student Union of the Kha Manipur College, Kakching.

Meanwhile, the All Manipur Recognised Private Schools’ Welfare Association, Imphal has condemned the closing of schools and colleges indefinitely in the state by the government.

According to a release of the association, it demanded the concerned authority to bring a conclusion to the current issues faced by the state.

It also appealed to the organisations in the state not to include students during their agitations and to stop disturbance at schools and colleges.

The association has appealed to release the students arrested by the police in connection with ILP issue and to reopen schools and colleges as soon as possible. It further appealed to all concerned authorities that schools and colleges must remain open even during bandhs and general strikes, it said.

A press release of the Students’ Union of Ibotonsana Girls’ Higher Secondary School has also condemned the closing of educational institutes in the state.

It demanded the reopening of the schools and colleges in the state within 24 hours. Strong agitations will be taken up if the government failed to give in to their demand, it said.

The Janata Dal (Secular), Manipur has demanded the reopening of schools and colleges in the state.

According to a release of Janata Dal, the Working President of the party, Manihar Goshwami it also demanded the release of the members of JCILPS unconditionally as soon as possible.

He further said that it is unfortunate that the UNC has imposed bandhs on all Naga inhibited areas and also said that a similar uprising like the June 18 will come to rise if any organisation tried to separate the integrity of the state, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/09/many-condemn-schools-shut-down-in-manipur/

State-JCILPS meeting deferred

IMPHAL, September 4:The scheduled meeting between the State government and Joint Committee for Implementation of Inner Line Permit regarding the implementation of ILP has been deferred for a few more

IMPHAL, September 4:The scheduled meeting between the State government and Joint Committee for Implementation of Inner Line Permit regarding the implementation of ILP has been deferred for a few more after representatives of JACILP decided to skip the meeting today.

The convenor of the political parties committee on ILP, Naoria Pakhanglakpa MLA RK Anand said the meeting between the government and JCILP was fixed today after the State government took suggestions from the committee formed by all the political parties in Manipur

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has officially invited the JCILP on September 2 to have a thorough discussion to short out the means for implementing ILP system with the help of expert opinions, he adds.

Before the meeting began, JCILP submitted a letter demanding the release of advocate Pukhrambam Arjun who was in judicial custody and informed of its decision to stay away from the meeting until he was released.

Keeping the new development in mind, the Chief Minister decided to defer the meeting and the government will consider releasing advocate Arjun but the demand couldn’t be fulfilled today because the government have to consider the legalities, the Naoria Pakhanglakpa MLA said.

He further said that the government will convene a meeting with the JCILP on Tuesday after the release of Arjun on Monday.

The government get to know about the demand in a short notice and the government being occupied with other burning issues such as the blockade imposed by UNC the government couldn’t meet their demand, RK said.

On the other hand, all the members of the all political party committee led by deputy CM Gaikhangam were present for the scheduled meeting.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/09/state-jcilps-meeting-deferred/

ILPS demand meetings continue

IMPHAL, September 3: The Langthabal Lep Makha Leikai Nupi Marup, Social Reformation and Development Club and Young Welfare Club staged a sit-in-protest cum public meeting on Inner Line Permit System

IMPHAL, September 3: The Langthabal Lep Makha Leikai Nupi Marup, Social Reformation and Development Club and Young Welfare Club staged a sit-in-protest cum public meeting on Inner Line Permit System in Manipur at Thong Amanbi Community Hall, Langthabal Lep Makha Leikai today.

During the public meeting, speakers laid awareness regarding the increase in influx of non-Manipuris into the State which is alarming.

During the meeting, the locals resolved to heighten agitations seeking implementation of the ILPS in Manipur within the year 2014 and to pressure the State government for unconditional release of Advocate Arjun who is detained under judicial custody.

Meanwhile, Joint Committee of Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has stated in a press release that a general body meeting conducted on September 2 regarding the invitation from the Chief Minister for talk on ILPS and has accepted the invite.

In its acceptance letter sent to RK Anand, convenor, All Political Party Committee it has proposed to include advocate Pukhrambam Arjun, executive member, JCILPS in the talk to be held at the Chief Minster’s secretariat.

While stating that advocate Arjun has been wrongfully charged and arrested, the JCILPS has said unless the advocate is released unconditionally, it may create problems in the talk.

The Young Welfare Club has stated that a sit-in-protest cum meeting demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit System in the State was held in collaboration with Langthabal Lep Makha Leikai Nupi Marup and Social reformation and Development Club at Ima Lairembi Community Hall on September 3 at 10 am.

According to a press release of the club, the event was attended by social workers Ngangbam Ibohal Singh, Leishangthem Ibobi Meitei and YWC president Laishram Biroh Singh as guests of honour while social worker Thiyam Ibomcha Meitei presided over the protest, it said adding that locals including school teachers and students also attended the protest.

JCILPS spokesperson Sanoujam Tombiraj spoke on the implementation of ILPS in Manipur, it said.

It further stated that four resolutions were unanimously passed during the protest cum discussion by the organising members.

The resolutions were to support JCILPS in its movement demanding implementation of the ILPS in the State and seeking release from judicial custody of JCILPS member and advocate Arjun during September unconditionally and to stop non-Manipuris from entering Langthabal Lep and Langthabal Mantrikhong Makha Leikai without permission of clubs and Meira Paibis, it said.

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All-party committee on ILP to start interaction with experts from September 4

IMPHAL, August 30: The Committee on ILP formed by the delegates of all the political parties in Manipur have decided to start interacting with interested experts or organisations on ILP

IMPHAL, August 30: The Committee on ILP formed by the delegates of all the political parties in Manipur have decided to start interacting with interested experts or organisations on ILP from September 4.

The decision was taken by the members of the committee in its second meeting held today in the office of the Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam at Old Secretariat at around 3 pm.

The meeting was chaired by the deputy CM, the designated chairman of the committee, and participated by 15 members from the various political parties in the State. Today, academicians from Manipur University also submitted their opinions on ILP to the Committee.

Three resolutions were taken during the meeting: first, the committee decided to give the All Manipur Bar Association, High Court Bar Association of Manipur and a few other experts a week as requested by them to come up with suggestions; second, the committee took the resolution that the convenor of the committee is to meet the State’s Chief Minister for urging him to invite the JAC on ILP for dialogues at the earliest; and lastly, the committee decided to start interacting with the interested experts or organisation s on ILP with effect from September 4 onward.

Meanwhile, the All Manipur College Teachers’ Association (AMCTA) organised a one day academic discussion on the Inner Line Permit at Manipur College in Singjamei, Imphal today.

The principal of the college, Dr Kh Jayentakumar Singh and AMCTA president M Lokendro Singh graced the academic session as the chief guest and president respectively.

Professor Ksh Bimola of the Department of Political Science, MU moderated the academic session which had Assistant Professor RK Itacha Singh of the Department of Political Science, Imphal College; Associate Professor S Benjamin Nattar of the Department of Political Science, Manipur College and retired director of AVRC, MU, Professor Arambam Lokendra.

Dr. Kh Jayentakumar Singh highlighted the economic points of views on Inner Line Permit in the inaugural session while M Lokendro Singh expressed the need of academic contributions in relation with the issue of ILP implementation in the State. Recalling the academic contribution from AMCTA with the publication of Manipur Fact File in 2001, he also expressed the necessity of framing a policy of ILP concerning the State only.

During the academic session, moderator Prof Bimola expressed the need to examine the pros and cons of implementing ILP in the State.

On the other hand, Prof. Arambam Lokendra dwelt at length on the origin of ILP from the pre-colonial days up to the prevailing situation of ILP in the country with special reference to Manipur.

RK Itocha Singh talked about mechanism of ILP implementation in Manipur on a trial basis in provisional manner while Prof S Benjamin Nattar highlighted the constitutional implications of implementing ILP and mentioned the possibility of amending the constitution for protection of rights of the indigenous people. He further suggested forming a North East ILP policy in the larger interest of the region.

Ban orders imposed in Imphal West in anticipation of ILP and AFSPA troubles

IMPHAL, August 28: Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Cr.PC, has been imposed in the entire Imphal West District. The District Magistrate, Imphal West K. Radhakumar Singh, in a

IMPHAL, August 28: Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Cr.PC, has been imposed in the entire Imphal West District.

The District Magistrate, Imphal West K. Radhakumar Singh, in a notification said in exercise of the powers conferred under Sub-Section 2 of Section 144 Cr.P.c. the district administration has prohibited assembly of five or more persons which is likely to turn unlawful in the whole area of Imphal West.

According to a release of the DIPR, the District Police has reported that in all likelihood of causing serious breach of peace, disturbances to public tranquillity and grave danger to human lives and properties in the whole area of Imphal West on account of the unlawful activities of some anti-social elements for furtherance of the their evil designs.

The release said the ban order is also in anticipation that the ongoing agitation demanding Inner Line Permit System and removal of AFSPA from this State by some organizations may result in serious breaches of peace, disturbances to public tranquillity and danger to human lives and properties.

It further stated that it has become expedient to issue prohibitory orders for prevention of breaches of peace, disturbances to public tranquillity and danger to human lives and properties and to prevent riot or affray, and therefore carrying sticks, stones, firearms and weapons of any other description or objects which can be used as offensive weapons has been prohibited within the said area from 6 P.M. of 27th August, 2014 until further orders.

This order is passed ex-parte under Sub-Section 2 of Section 144 Cr.P.c. and is directed to the public in general if there is emergency and circumstances do not permit the serving of a notice upon the public in due time, it said.

However, the order is not applicable to the agencies of the Government involved in the enforcement of law and order and the maintenance of essential services, it added.

Persons who want to take out processions for marriages, funeral and religious purposes etc. within the scheduled area may apply to the District Magistrate for permission and they shall not take out procession until the permission is obtained by them, it said.

JCILPS bans male vendors from Ima Keithel

IMPHAL, August 25: Continuing with their movement demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the State, the Joint Committee on ILPS, Women wing today conducted a drive to check

IMPHAL, August 25: Continuing with their movement demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the State, the Joint Committee on ILPS, Women wing today conducted a drive to check the credentials and identity proofs of non locals.

The drive launched to weed out non-locals without proper valid papers was conducted at Masjid Road, Paona Bazar.

Members of the committee said they will check ‘intrusion’ of the ema keithel by non-local male vendors.

JCILPS women wing convenor, L Nganbi said from tomorrow no male vendor will be allowed space inside the ema keithels.

The ema keithels are famous for having only women vendors, and so male migrants cannot be allowed to vend in the keithels, she said.

Meanwhile, a public meeting in connection with the Inner Line Permit System was held today at the Icham Khunou, Thoubal Zilla today.

The meeting which was jointly organised by the Icham Khunou Meira paibi Lup, Icham Khunou Youth Welfare Association and LI English School, Icham Khunou was attended by several elders of the locality, students and meira paibis.

MAPI council advisor Th Manihar and Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System member Sunil Karam spoke on the occasion as resource persons.

Newmai News Network adds: During the drive of the JCILPS most of the non-local residents produced their Voter ID cards which identified them to be residents of Sagolband constituency and their cards were duly signed by the Imphal West Deputy Commissioner.

Many of the non-Manipuris did not possess papers issued to them by their respective State authorities. The volunteers of JCILPS, Women Wing warned them to have their proper documents or else they would face another difficult situation next time, said the report.

Later in the day, the JCILPS, Students Wing raided a dozen of bakery shops at Babupara in Imphal. They seized a large quantity of bakery items in the raid.

A large quantity of bakery products infested with fungus and selling beyond expiry dates were seized from 12 bakery shops at Babupara, Moirangthem Angamba, convenor, JCILPS, Students Wing told reporters.

He said the seized food items had been burned down and destroyed at Keishampat Junction.

Angamba appealed to the Food Safety Department to look into such matters and take maximum care while issuing licenses to bakery shops in future.

He warned that all bakery shops which have not possessed health license and also shop license will be closed down within one week.

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MSAD Demand ILP System in Manipur

Note: Below press release is written in Manipuri. Office of the Manipur Students’ Association DelhiNew DelhiRef. No.: 20140822PRMSAD Date: 22/08/2014Press releaseHoukhiba June

Note: Below press release is written in Manipuri.

Office of the
Manipur Students’ Association Delhi
New Delhi

Ref. No.: 20140822PRMSAD Date: 22/08/2014

Press release

Houkhiba June gi tang 29, 2014 dagi July gi tang 5, 2014 phaoba Manipur Students’ Association Delhi na signature campaign ama ILP khongjangga mari leinana Delhi da phangthokhi. Campaign asida Delhida leiba Manipuri 4000 (four thousand) henbana signature toukhi. Cheirak asida Manipur da ILP chatnahallu haina leppa leitana chattharakliba leipak meeyamgi democratic khongjangda achouba eenot happaga loinana MSAD gi maikeidagi bharatki prime minister da memorandum amasu pisinkhre. Memorandum asida mathangsitna signature campaign gi list amadi pamphlet su yaokhi.

Khongjang asida saruk yaribasinggi mathakta state forcena na chatthariba tamthiraba meeot meeneibu MSAD na ninda touri. Khongjangda asok-apan nangkhrabasingda sarkargi maikeidagi pifam thokpa mateng athuba matamda pigadabani. Manipurda leiriba satragi organization sing amadi civil societies loinana meepung khudingmakna changsilliba khongjang asida thong mannana ninghannaba leitana changsillaba matamdatta khongjang asi soidana mai pakkani. Meeramda leiriba manipurisingsu khongjang asibu masagi mathoudangni khanna saruk yapham thok-ee. Makha tarakpada makhal-makha kayagi democratic khongjangidamak MSAD na sem saduna leijari.

Meeyamgi
MSAD

MSAD Demand ILP System in Manipur:

Draft Memorandum:

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Lawyers core committee discusses ILP implementation in Manipur

IMPHAL, August 22: The recently formed core committee of the Manipur High Court Bar Association met today at its conference hall to discuss the possibilities of framing an Act similar

IMPHAL, August 22: The recently formed core committee of the Manipur High Court Bar Association met today at its conference hall to discuss the possibilities of framing an Act similar to the Eastern Bengal Regulation Act, 1873.

The committee comprising of nine senior advocates of the association including chairman senior advocate N Kumarjit also discussed other acts which is akin to the Inner Line Permit System.

The core committee was formed after the All-political party committee set up in connection with the ILP issue had seek legal opinion on the issue.

The all political party committee was set up after a meeting at the Chief Minister’s bungalow on August 6 to discuss the legalities of instituting the ILP system and exploring other possibilities.

The second meeting of the all-party committe was held on August 9 at the office chamber of Gaikhangam and had resolved to seek advice of legal luminaries to advise the committee on ILPS.

The third round of the committee will be held on August 28 and will be attended by lawyers and scholars from Manipur University, according to a reliable source.

Meanwhile, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has said it will continue its movement demanding implementation of the ILPS in the State today until the demand is met.

In a press release it has demanded the government to clarify on the experts it has chosen from Manipur University and the legal experts to advise the All-political party committee.

Attempts to politicise ILP is unfortunate: Gaikhangam

IMPHAL, August 20: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has stated that the all political parties committee formed to address the vexed issue of ILP implementation in the State is trying hard

IMPHAL, August 20: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has stated that the all political parties committee formed to address the vexed issue of ILP implementation in the State is trying hard to find a solution with the help of legal experts and prominent intellectuals from Manipur University.

He was replying to media persons about the progress made by the all political parties committee on the ILP issue during the occasion of the birth anniversary of late Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at Congress Bhawan in BT Road today.

Stressing that the committee is committed to finding a timely solution on the ILP issue, the deputy CM said that it was unfortunate that some individuals with vested interests were questioning the commitment of the committee to politicise the issue.

The ILP issue is sensitive and complicated and we have requested some legal experts, intellectuals in Manipur University and a retired justice for their suggestions on the ILP issue, he said.

Gaikhangam said we are waiting for their response but that doesn’t mean that the government is trying to delay the issue or divert attention from it.

We are not yet quite sure whether the State government can enact a law to implement ILP on its own or if it is purely within the purview of the Central government, he said adding that the State government is also not sure about the methodologies or approach to be adopted while mounting pressure on the Central government.

The deputy CM said we have to examine the various aspects of ILP before taking a hasty decision.

Commenting on the court’s ruling on Tuesday for the release of Irom Sharmila who has been on a fast for many years demanding the repeal of the draconian Armed Forces Special power Act, 1958 from Manipur and entire North-east, he said the judgment of the court has not been received till today and it has to be examined carefully what is exactly contained in the judgement.

The deputy CM said he has not been briefed about the matter by his officers and added that the government is concerned about Sharmila’s life as her life is precious to all the people of Manipur.

He also said that he attended a formal discussion of the Congress party as part of a routine consultation of the AICC but could not meet Sonia Gandhi during his visit.

Inner Line Permit demand demonstrations continue

IMPHAL, August 20: Protest demonstration for implementation of Inner Line Permit system in Manipur continued till date. A mass sit in demand to insist the authority for immediate implementation of

IMPHAL, August 20: Protest demonstration for implementation of Inner Line Permit system in Manipur continued till date.

A mass sit in demand to insist the authority for immediate implementation of Inner Permit System in Manipur was staged today along the NH 2 starting from Kakawa Keithel to Heijigang Keithel from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm.

Participating in the protest are the Social Educational Voluntary Athletic Club, Thongju part-II, Thongju Local Development Society Part-II, Youth Welfare Club Thonjgju part I, Kakwa Youth Club Thongju part I, Lamdaibung Social Welfare Club Thongju part-I, Young Development Association Thongju part I, Modern science Club Thongju part II, Divine Club Thongju part I, Thongju Chingong Leimakhong Development Club Thongju part II, Students Welfare Committee Thongju part II, Ningomthong Voluntary Organisation Thongju part I, Kangleicha Yaipha Lamjing Lup Thongju part I, United Social Amateur Club Thongju part I, Rising Sun Club Thongju part II, Yoibu Yoihel Lup Thongju part II.

The organisation also resolved to check the presence of any non locals without valid document and to voice against the existence of the any non locals at the areas.

Similar protest was also held at Tera Lukram Leirak wherein passengers vehicles plying along the Salam Lukram Haorang, Maklang, Tareng Pokpi, Sangaithel staged sit in demonstration. Around 70 passenger vehicles plying along the route stay off road.

Similar ILPS demand agitations were also organised at Wabagai Lamkhai bazar.

A rally was taken out from Wabagai Lamkhai Bazar to Keirak.

Meanwhile, a torch rally demanding ILP implementation in the state jointly organised by JCILPS & KHABI Apunba chanura marup meira paibi was organised at khabi Imphal west district yesterday. the rally started from Khabi Lamkhai and after passing through Nambol Chingmang police station proceeded towards Nambol Phoijing and concluded at the starting point.

Around 200 participated shouted demands resignation of the MP Th Meina Chief Minister Ibobi and the MLAs of the State for thier inaction on the issue.

Manipur had a permit system for outsider entry but no ILPS, Centre informed by State

IMPHAL, August 19: In an interesting development concerning the demand for Inner Line Permit system, reports have emerged that the state Government has intimated the Centre stating that the ILP

IMPHAL, August 19: In an interesting development concerning the demand for Inner Line Permit system, reports have emerged that the state Government has intimated the Centre stating that the ILP system never existed in Manipur, though there was a permit system for outsider entry into the State prior to its merger with the Indian Union in 1949.

Some ILP activist contemplate that this response from the side of the Government could be the reason behind Union Government’s hesitation to heed to the demand for ILPS introduction by the people of the state.

According to information available with IFP, following the resolutions adopted by the state cabinet on July 12, 2012 and resolution adopted by it on July 13, 2012, the Principal Secretary, (Home) Government of Manipur, Dr J Suresh Babu, submitted a written statement to the Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs on August 3, 2012.

In the statement the home department mentioned that the state Cabinet resolved to urge the Government of India to extend the provision of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873 to the state of Manipur. Earlier the Manipur Assembly passed a resolution to extend and adopt the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873 with necessary changes in the point of details in the state of Manipur and to urge the Government of India to comply the same.

However, on August 6, 2012 the joint secretary (Home), Government of Manipur, Ningthoujam Geoffrey, also submitted another written statement to the Dr. M. C Mehanathan, Director (NE-I) NE division, ministry of home Government of India.

He mentioned that the State did not have the ILP system in the past. However, the State had a permit system, for entry into and exit from Manipur in force before its merger with the Union of India.

The said permit system was abolished by a notification issued by the then Chief Commissioner, Manipur (Vide No.8597-601 H.D dated November 18, 1950 which was published in the Manipur Gazette dated November, 18 1950).

Moreover, the statement said that the implementation of ILP system does not arises as there was no ILP in Manipur before.

Students acted on their own on ILPS demand says JCILPS students wing

IMPHAL, August 17: Reacting to the State Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi’s strongly worded Independence Day speech against students being used in the movement for Inner Line Permit System demand, the

ILP_AUG 18 IMPHAL, August 17: Reacting to the State Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi’s strongly worded Independence Day speech against students being used in the movement for Inner Line Permit System demand, the JCILPS spearheading the movement has said students are not instigated to join.

Moments after the Chief Minister had started his speech during the Independence Day celebration at the 1st Manipur Rifles ground on August 15, students of several schools participating in the day’s march past parade had erupted with slogans demanding ILPS implementation.

The Chief Minister perturbed by the sloganeering students had termed the agitating students as ‘misguided,’ and had said it is unfortunate that students are being used as tools to raise certain demands in the State.

Ibobi had also added that even during times of war, places like hospitals and schools are left untouched, but in the State, students are being used to an undesirable degree, he had lamented.

Answering to the Chief Minister, the Joint Committee on inner Liner Permit System students’ wing spokesperson Angamba said the students were shouting on their own and they had not been instigated to do so.

Speaking to media persons at the DESAM office today, Angamba said the students are aware of the issue and understand why the ILPS should be implemented in the State.

He said the Chief Minister has said in his speech that the academic environment should not be disturbed, however, he had himself done so by closing down schools unnecessarily.

Commenting further on the Chief Minister’s speech, the student leader said although the Chief Minister has assured that he takes the ILPS issue seriously, there has been no positive response to prove it.

He said if the Chief Minister was sincere, then he should let the public know the discussion he had had with the Centre on the issue.

It is upto the MLAs to bring development in the State.

Meanwhile, demonstrations seeking implementation of the ILPS continued today at various places.

Along with organising sit in protests and other forms of agitations, the JCILPS today started organising mobile public meetings during sit in protests.

Sit in protest with public meetings were held at Sogalband Thingom Leikai, Lamlai Napetpalli Bazar organised by Chingtam Peace & Development Organisation, Awang Potsangbam Khunou, Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen and Moirang Bazar today.

Our Bishnupur Correspondent adds: As part of the ongoing agitation for ILP implementation in the state, the JCILPS has jointly organised a sit-in-protest cum public meeting with All Moirang Women Upliftment Association, Moirang, Citizen’s Club and Apunba Nupi Lup (ANUL), Moirang Unit and Khuman Youth Club (KYC), Moirang at Thoibi Awun Keithel, Moirang today.

The meeting was attended by Councillor, Moirang Municipal Council, Ph Bheigyabati Devi as chief guest, President of Bishnupur District Committee, K. Padama Devi as president and vice-president of ANUL, L Pramo as guest of honour. President of ANUL, Bishnupur, O Sumati, secretary of AMWUA, A Tilotama and member of JCILPS, Sunil Karam, president of NIPCO and president of UPF, BM Yaima were the resource persons.

Placards with slogans such as ‘Implement ILP in Manipur, No Permit No Entry into Manipur, Save Manipur’s Endangered Human Species, Save Land of the Indigenous People, No land ownership to non-Manipuri, Enact land law for indigenous people’ were displayed during the meeting.

Moreover, the President of Moirang District Auto Owners’ and Drivers’ Welfare Association has expressed to the media that the association will organise agitations demanding ILP implementation by six Auto associations in Moirang area. As a result, auto services in Moirang will come to a halt on August 19. The association has also requested for cooperation from the public regarding their agitation.

ILP agitators overpower nine trying to disrupt rally

IMPHAL, August 10: Altogether nine individuals who tried to disrupt a torch rally taken out in demand of the Inner Line Permit System implementation in Thoubal district were apprehended by

IMPHAL, August 10: Altogether nine individuals who tried to disrupt a torch rally taken out in demand of the Inner Line Permit System implementation in Thoubal district were apprehended by the agitators late last night.

Over hundred individuals in solidarity to the demand spearheaded by the JCILPS were taking out a rally after converging at Kairenbikhok Mayai Leikai around 8.30 Saturday night.

On reaching Mayai Leikai Laikol around 10.30 pm, 15 individuals came in a white Scorpio vehicle with flag post bearing registration no. MN-05A 4345.

First the 15 youth came out and tried to disturbed the rally by asking the participants to return to their homes.

However, when the infuriated protestors confronted them, they retaliated resulting in a brief fight between the rally participants and the 15 youth.

Nine of them were overpowered by the participants while the others managed to flee from the scene.

Later, it was revealed that the vehicle belong to the pradhan of Samaram Pradhan identified as Khoinaijam Dijen Singh.

The nine individuals are identified as Khoinaijam Homeshowor, son of Kh Dijen Singh, Ningthoujam Bungo Singh, son of N Rajen Singh, Laishram Nanao Singh son of L Deben, Longjam Suranjit Singh son of L Shyamkesho, Ningthoujam Santosh Singh son of N Helen, Sagolsem Rajkumar Singh, Wahengbam Arun Singh, son of W Babuchou Singh, Chongtham Ranjan Singh and Ningthoujam Amujou Singh son of N Sanaton.

All of them are said to be in the age group of 22-24.

The meira paibis, locals clubs reportedly informed the concerned police about the incident however, the police failed to arrive at the scene.

Later around, 12.30 after midnight the JCILPS, Thoubal district came to take stock of the situation and later handed over the individuals to their respective families.

Agitations demanding ILP implementation continue

IMPHAL, August 7: Demands for implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the State continued today with the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) spearheading more agitations

IMPHAL, August 7: Demands for implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the State continued today with the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) spearheading more agitations against the State government.

Different forms of demonstrations including rallies, sit in protest, etc were carried out in several parts of the State.

Sit in protest were held at Patsoi part III community hall, Kangabam Leikai, Wanhengbam Leikai, Khoyathong Bazar, Langol View Clinic community hall, Kombirei market, Awang Kongpal TV tower, Naharup Thongkhong, Naharup Makha Leikai, Khergao School, Thambalkhong Thongkhong, Kongpal Chanam Leikai, Kongpal Mutum Leikai and Singjamei Bheigyabati Leikai.

The Awang Leikinthabi Meira Paibi Lup also organised a sit in protest at Awang Leikinthabi Bazaar Road.

Around 200 locals participated in the protest.

Students of Sugunu area also held a rally.

Students of Sugunu Higher Secondary School, Sugunu Junior High School, Grace Academy Sugunu, Ganga Academy, Holy Child School Sugunu, Standard School, St Joseph School, CPIS School Sugunu Academy converged at the compound of the Sugunu Higher Secondary School and took out the rally till Sugunu bazar.

The students shouted slogans demanding the MLAs and ministers to resign for their failure to implement the ILP in the State. They also held placards demanding ILP implementation in the State.

JCILPS, students wing, Thoubal convenor Kh Rabi told the media that students will continue to agitate until the ILP is implemented in the State.

Thounoujam-Yangdong Meira Paibi and the YOC, Yangdong staged a sit in protest at the Yangdong Keithel.

Tanjeng Khunou and Mangjing meira paibis also staged a sit in protest at the Tangjeng Khunou Terahoubi Keithel which was also participated by the Thoubal District United Women’s Development Organisation.

Later the demonstrators took out a rally in the locality.

Our Bishnupur Correspondent adds: Meira pabis of Ishok village, Bishnupur joined hands with the JCILPS to stage a sit in protest at the local bazar area.

The sit in protest was also participated by students of Royal Academy AMS.

On the other hand, the Development& Protection United Voluntary Organisation (DPUVO), Nambol along with JCILPS and Special Regular Higher Secondary School , Nambol Sabal Leikai Students’ Union held a sit in protest cum public meeting demanding implementation of the ILP in the State at the Nambol Sabal Leikai Community Hall.

ILP demand agitations continue

IMPHAL, August 3: Demonstrations over the demand for the implementation of the Inner Line Permit continue in the State today.Speaking at a public meeting held at Khagempali Hudirom Leikail, president

IMPHAL, August 3: Demonstrations over the demand for the implementation of the Inner Line Permit continue in the State today.

Speaking at a public meeting held at Khagempali Hudirom Leikail, president of United Mothers’ organisation, Sarojini opined that the public are not satisfied with their representatives.

Despite the fact that the population of non-locals is gradually dominating both hills and valley, the State has remained divided when it comes to the issue.

Even as the representative of the State promised to fulfil the demand of the public for the implementation of the ILP before the election, there has been no such action, she continued.

She further said that arresting of women protestors will not bring any solution rather it will provoke the sentiments of the people.

General secretary of Meira Paibi Apunab Lup, Soraisam (o) Shanti Leima exhorted the non-locals to go back to their native place if they don’t posses relevant documents to prove their identity.

At the same time, every locality must take initiative in verifying the nonlocals, she added.

Public meetings were also held at Uripok Khoishnam Leikai Lairembi community hall, Lalambung Makhong Community Hall organised by Women Action for Civic Action Kangleipak, Thangmeiband Hijam Dewan Leikai, Uripok Ningthoukhongjam organised by Uripok Ningthoukhongjam Nupi Lup, at Uripok Ahantham Leikai organised by Uripok Ahantham Leikai Nupi Lup, locals of Nagampal Lai Eshing Chaibi, Singjamei Wangma Kongba Road, Keisampat, Kwakeithel Thokchom Leikai, Wangkhei Ayangpali, Ananda Singh Academy, Kongpal Eranpham, Thangmeibam, Uchiwa Leirak Achouba.

However, police denied reporters from taking any photos at the Ananda Singh Academy protest site.

The Moral Educational Intellectual Renascent and Athletic (MEIRA) Association also jointly organised a sit in protest with Bashikhong Meira Paibi in relation with ILP implementation in Manipur on August 2.

According to a release of the association, the association demanded the government to implement ILP in the state. It further said that the association will provide full support to the civil society organisations and student organisations in their action plans if ILP is not implemented in Manipur, it said.

Meanwhile, the AMBA has said that it would extend steadfast support to the demand for implementation of Inner Line Permit and also extend its co-operation.

The decision was taken during a one day awareness discussion on Inner Line Permit System held yesterday at Cheirap court complex presided by AMBA president, Khaidem Mani.

Our Bishnupur Correspodent adds:

As part of the ongoing demands for the implementation of the ILP in the State, a sit in protest was held at the Wahengkhuman Mamang Keithel today.

The demonstration was jointly organised by the Joint Committee on ILPS, Waheng Khuman Khuman Meira Paibi Lup, Youth Organisation Club, Thounoujam Mangolnganbi Devi Polo Development Association and Pakhangba Mashaigol Youth Welfare Association, Wahengkhuman.

The demonstrators hold placards reading “No land ownership to non-Manipuris,” “We demand ILPS in Manipur,” :No Permit no entry in Manipur,” “Release the 24 students and mothers without any conditions.”

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