MANIPUR ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION
Extend AFSPA to entire Manipur to recover looted arms: Kuki MLAs
Ten Kuki MLAs in Manipur, including seven from the ruling BJP alliance, are urging for the extension of AFSPA to the entire state. They argue that this is necessary to recover over 6,000 weapons looted during ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023.
Writing is on wall but is Amit Shah reading it: Congress' dig over MLAs 'skipping' NDA meet in Manipur
Congress criticized BJP as some Manipur NDA MLAs missed a meeting called by CM Biren Singh. Congress questioned if Home Minister Amit Shah was aware of the situation. They highlighted the ongoing suffering of the people. Violence continues in Manipur with Congress and BJP offices ransacked. The residences of three BJP legislators and a Congress MLA were set on fire.
Ten tribal groups, including ITLF, urge boycott of Manipur's autonomous district council elections
Ten tribal organizations in Manipur, including the ITLF, are urging people to boycott the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections. They argue that holding elections amidst ethnic violence is manipulative and that the HAC's resolution to do so lacks Kuki-Zo representation. These groups see the elections as a tactic to undermine their pursuit of separate administration.
Manipur: Kuki-Zo MLAs petition Governor to set aside Hill Areas Committee resolution
Ten Kuki-Zo MLAs have petitioned the Manipur Governor to overturn a resolution on the Autonomous District Council by the Hill Areas Committee. They have argued that the resolution is unconstitutional and demanded a Union territory with legislature for their community.
Naga organizations in Manipur oppose India-Myanmar border fencing in Naga-inhabited areas
Naga organizations in Manipur oppose the fencing of the India-Myanmar border in their areas. They claim it infringes on their rights and have decided not to cooperate with the ongoing project. The controversy adds to the broader opposition from Nagaland and Mizoram, despite support from the Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh governments.
United Naga Council demands action on Manipur district controversy
United Naga Council (UNC) issued an ultimatum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for redressal of the pending issues of ¡°arbitrary creation¡± of seven new districts in Manipur in 2016 and warned of intense agitation if not resolved the issue within 15 days time.
Manipur BJP legislator Rajkumar Imo Singh urges Amit Shah to withdraw central forces, citing lack of impact on peace
The BJP MLA added that the Central Government has to hand over the unified command to the State Government headed by the Chief Minister and allow it to act as per the procedures prescribed by law to bring peace and normalcy in the State.
Home Ministry urges fast-tracking of border fencing along Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh
Four Northeastern states including Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur share a border with Myanmar. The Mizoram Assembly on February 28 this year adopted a unanimous resolution opposing the Centre's decision to fence the India-Myanmar border and eliminate the Free Movement Regime (FMR).
Manipur Chief Minister asks Ministers and MLAs to organise lunch at relief camps on Independence Day
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has called on Ministers and MLAs to organize lunches at relief camps on Independence Day and discuss issues with inmates. He also called for elected representatives to address grievances. The Tiranga Concerts in Imphal have become a significant event, as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign.
In a fresh incident three persons died in a clash between two armed groups in Manipur
Three people died in a clash between two tribal groups in Manipur's Tengoupal district. Tensions remained high, with prior incidents involving gunfire. Meanwhile, five opposition MLAs walked out of the Manipur legislative assembly, protesting their rejected appeal to meet Prime Minister Modi, aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict that began in May 2023.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh dedicates IRB battalions for highway protection amidst ongoing ethnic tensions
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has announced the appointment of Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) battalions as part of the state highway protection force to curb menaces along highways and provide adequate protection to the people. The state government has dedicated battalions of 10 IRB and 11 IRB to train in Assam. Hmar Inpui, a Hmar community, condemned the peace initiative held on August 1, 2024, and declared the efforts as null and void.
'Mahaul' in our favour, don't be complacent, over confident: Sonia Gandhi to party on upcoming polls
Noting that elections will be held in four states, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi urged party leaders to sustain the momentum and goodwill that had been generated for the party in the Lok Sabha elections. She also slammed the Union Budget, saying that the pressing demands of farmers and youth in particular, have been totally ignored.
More Kuki bodies announce poll boycott in Manipur following fresh incidents of violence
The Global Kuki-Zomi-Hmar Women community, a group of Kuki-Zo women, including journalists, social workers, former Outer Manipur MP Kim Gangte and leaders of the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar women's forums in Delhi, had earlier written to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, informing him of its decision to boycott the polls.
Nagaland assembly resolved request Government of India to reconsider its decision, on Free Movement Regime and fencing along the Indo-Myanmar border
The Nagaland assembly requested the Indian government to reconsider its decision to suspend the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and erect fencing along the Indo-Myanmar border. While some chief ministers welcomed the decision, others opposed it. The Mizo-Zo-Chin community and ENPO highlighted the difficulties faced by tribes along the border.
Ten Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs condemn Manipur assembly¡¯s resolution to urge Centre for SOO pact abrogation
Ten MLAs were not in assembly while the resolution was passed on Thursday. They stated, ¡°We the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs would like to condemn and place on record our dissent and disapproval of this one-sided resolution emanating from prejudice, bias and hatred for our community that reflects a myopic view on the issue.
Manipur assembly to urge Centre to implement NRC
The resolution stated this House resolves to reaffirm its previous Resolution passed on 5th August 2022 and also, to urge the Government of India to implement National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur in the interest of the State in particular and of the Nation in general.
In dry state Manipur, organisations oppose govt's resolution to legalise liquor
The Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol (CADA) and All Manipur Women¡¯s Social Reformation and Development Samaj (Nupi Samaj) stoutly opposed the state cabinet¡¯s resolution.
23 MLAs sign resolution to protect territorial integrity of Manipur
They plan to go to Delhi to urge the central leadership to find a solution to the ongoing crisis. The Chief Minister, N Biren Singh, did not sign the resolution. The signatories also rejected the Kuki Zo community's demand for a separate administration. The resolution comes after ethnic clashes in Manipur, which resulted in over 160 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
No resolution adopted by the assembly will be binding in Kuki areas: Manipur's Kuki bodies
Kuki bodies in Manipur on Sunday stated that no resolution adopted by the assembly will be binding in Kuki areas, while asking 10 MLAs from the community to refrain from attending assembly session on August 29, 2023.
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