All Naga Student’s Association – Press Release on Sadar Hill

The passing of the three legally flawed and controversial Bills―the Protection of Manipur People Bill 2015; Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (seventh amendment) Bill 2015; and Manipur Shops and

The passing of the three legally flawed and controversial Bills?the Protection of Manipur People Bill 2015; Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (seventh amendment) Bill 2015; and Manipur Shops and Establishment (second amendment) Bill 2015)?provided a good reason for the indigenous/tribal peoples of Manipur to come together and stand up for their just cause. The Bills are bias and not motivated by universal human rights and democratic principles. It is for this reason that the indigenous/tribal peoples in Manipur arose in solidarity for their just cause.

The indigenous/tribal organizations and communities have emerged as having the capacity to unite for a right cause. However, one must not forget that having come together is only the beginning of a journey to address the historically rooted injustices and a search for peaceful co-existence firmly founded on a vision for just-peace. This implies that coming together of indigenous/tribal peoples in Manipur must translate into a solidarity movement guided by their quest for truth and justice. No movement can solidify overnight and no movement can withstand divisive forces of a state if it is not driven by their thirst for truth and justice. A solidarity movement can only emerge victorious if it is clear of the principles it must be founded upon. It is only then that a solidarity movement will be able to establish a mutually acceptable fair terms of political and social cooperation.

True healing of past wounds can occur only in a genuine solidarity movement firmly grounded on universal principles of human rights and humanity. It is only through a solidarity movement that one can build up common sympathies and begin to truly share their pains and pride, or even regrets together. And transform their histories of conflict into one of mutual understanding and social and political cooperation. This is what will propel indigenous/tribal peoples in Manipur to a higher ground of peace and justice. Reverting to positions and demands that are fragmented and not based on democratic principles and of justice for all will not deliver us from the cycle of conflict sustained by the state.

On this account, All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM) appeals to all the indigenous/tribal organizations and communities to be vigilant of the divisive forces and be conscious of the basis for a solidarity movement. The demand for a full-fledged Sardar Hills District is not based on the principles of justice for all and laws of nations. It will only reopen the wounds of the past and will become a thorn in the flesh of our solidarity movement. Because the creation of a full-fledged Sardar Hills District is not a political solution and the political future of our Kuki brothers and sisters. The need of the hour is to focus on strengthening and solidifying our solidarity movement for our common future.

ANSAM would also like to remind the government of Manipur of the various Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) signed between ANSAM, NSF (Naga Students’ Federation) and other Naga organizations (in 1981, 1992, 1996 and 1998) with regard to the creation of a full-fledged Sardar Hills District. Abrogation of the MoUs will be viewed with all seriousness and as a continuing ploy of the state to weaken the indigenous/tribal organizations and communities’ solidarity.

 

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KSO Sadar Hills bemoans quality of IT Road construction

KANGPOKPI, August 29: The Kuki Students’ Organisation, Sadar Hills has strongly lodged its displeasure over the construction of the Imphal-Tamenglong Road from Kangpokpi to Tamei under North East Council programme

KANGPOKPI, August 29: The Kuki Students’ Organisation, Sadar Hills has strongly lodged its displeasure over the construction of the Imphal-Tamenglong Road from Kangpokpi to Tamei under North East Council programme with an estimate amount of Rs. 78 crore, after a spot inspection today.

KSO Sadar Hills president Thangminlen Kipgen said a team of the KSO-SH had seen disappointing progress of the more than two years of work along the IT Rod from Kangpokpi to Tamei.

He said however, several portions of the road were found to be done as per specifications with the exception of a stretch between Chawangkining village and Thonglang Akutpa village which is still in its previous condition added the student body chief.

He also pointed out that various portions of the thinly black topped road have already started to peel off even before the road construction is completed while adding that improper drainage also accounts for the early damage.

Asserting that since the construction work of the IT Road Kangpokpi to Tamei will not be undertaken again for another decade or so, he said the implementing agencies as well as the State government and all those involved should recognise the plight of the people.

Thangminlen Kipgen alleged that the sluggish pace of the road construction is mainly due to the apathetic attitude of the concern division E.E. and not of the contractor while demanding replacement of the present E.E. with a new one who is more progress oriented to complete the work on the stipulated time.

Kipgen further said the concerned the contractors reiterate that they are most ready to complete the road construction within a given time frame while alleging the State government and the Division EE of delaying the payment of fund which had already been released by the NEC in the month of May.

He also asserted that the importance of I.T. Road vitally urgent to the Thadou-Kuki Christian as 100 years of Christianity is due to be celebrated in December, adding that many national and international missionaries would be invited to attend the function.

“It would be best on the part of the Government to intervene immediately in the matter, or else the public will not remain silent spectators if the road mars the centenary celebration”, warned the KSO Sadar Hills chief.

He also warned of launching various agitations on the part of KSO Sadar Hills if the implementing agencies as well as the concerned authority fail to construct the road according to the guidelines provided of NEC.

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