Imphal Times Supplementary issue 2 Editorial More State News Letter to editor Mass Social Awareness Imprudence of ATSUM Sir, Tonsuring the nature Programme held at Kangpokpi The press statement of the All Tribal Students Union of Crimes against humanity deserve the worst form of punishment. PIB Defence mass a platform to interact with the Manipur(ATSUM) that came out in the media on Oct 5, 2017 saying Different nations have different legal system to protect the Imphal, Oct 7: A mass awareness district level government officials that “ it will fight to the end against the inclusion of the Meiteis in the interests of their country. The enforcement of certain laws – programme was org at Brig Thomas face to face. ST list “ of the Indian Constitution, is stupid. like capital punishment; Special powers act to armed forces grnd, KPI by Jwalamukhi Battalion, The programme was attended by ATSUM’s reason for their stand is “The Meiteis have no criteria to be may have strong and supportive argument as it is about the Senapati Brigade under the aegis of Brig Dipankar saha, Cdr 59 Mtn Bde, in the ST list”. They are also very worried that if the Meiteis are included security of their respective nations. Gross violation of human Red shield division on 06 Oct 2017. Mr Ranjit Singh(IAS), DC KPI in the ST list it would “bring more inequality in the State in all respects”. rights at certain parts of the country and other parts of the The aim of this programme was to district, Shri T Haokip ex IRS from Now, talking about the criteria for being a tribal – the fact that the world may receive severe criticisms from many who are spread awareness and enlighten the Saitu, Chairpersons of KSO and social mores of the Meiteis such as the absence of respect or reverence concerned for Human values. Arguments may continue for general public regarding various KWO, Chairmen and village chiefs for the leadership – political or otherwise which is so profound & certain human causes permitting each sides to stand tight with Central and State Govt schemes that of approx 85 villages. natural within the Meitei community is an unmissable trait of any tribal their act. But what about some issues like global warming, water are in vogue for the welfare and Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ranjit community not only in India but in all the seven continents on the scarcity and deforestation? overall development of the people. Singh(IAS), DC KPI dist thanked earth. There is no wrong in saying that environment has no boundary. The programme was attended by the Jwalamukhi Battalion and The myth and the reverence for natural objects such as stones, trees A massive destruction of forest or extraction of crude oil or approx 590 people incl students from Senapati Brigade for organizing this or a particular spot like a hilltop e.g Koubru, Khallong, Thangching or mismanagement of natural water is among the issues which no various parts of kangpokpi district. programme and urged the locals to a water body e.g Poorook shoubi in the foothills of Nongmaiching nations could give reasonable arguments as it affect regions A no of stalls from various dist level make full use of this opportunity hills etc., which the Meeteis, including the Meitei hindu believe to be beyond politically drawn boundaries. After all, these issues are govt depts including forest, medical, and empower themselves. He also sacred, tell the stories of a tribal society. about human beings across the globe. social welfare, Supply, Industries, thanked the KPI district government Laiharaoba – the ceremony of genealogy for the Meiteis which is Reports about the scarcity of usable water have been top news transport, Cooperative society, officials for taking tremendous observed since time immemorial where the Maibee(s) – who in some at almost all newspaper in Manipur. As for the state of Manipur MSPDCL, Food safety, Vety & AH, interest and setting up very way similar to the shaman of the Native Americans – take an essential there is adequate rainfall every year but faced acute shortage Horticulture & soil conservation, informative stalls to educate and part is a Meitei ritual that still connects man with the God who creates of water almost every year in the last couple of decades. Krishi vigyan kendra, Youth empower the public. Brig Dipankar us even today. This Laiharaoba ritual is observed every year during a Interestingly, during rainy season the state also witnessed flood coordination, Child development, Saha, Cdr 59 Mtn brigade during his specific period of the year. During the ritual ceremony God will come almost every time. In short the state suffers the ugly face of handloom & textiles, Seri culture, TA address motivated the public to take among us and we can hear the voice of God through the mouth of the flood during rainy season while they had to bear drought in the & Hills, SBI, Aadhar cell, Fire stn active part in the programme and Maibee. remaining days. In view of the arising situation that we are etc were setup to educate the advised the Army and Civil adm These are some of the important characters of a tribal community facing right now, there is an urgent matter that needs to be general public on matters related to setup to work together for achieving which are still found in the present day Meitei community, even though pondered on what went wrong? Is it the people or is it the role of each depts, schemes in vogue sustainable growth and everlasting some among the Meitei hindus do feel shy to admit it openly. government who is responsible for the present crisis? and schemes planned for future. peace in Kangpokpi district. I believe the committee constituted by the Manipur government in Deforestation that has been taking place illegally at different Employment guidance cell ex 38 AR The programme was a major step this regard could have easily found these tribal characters of the Meiteis. parts of the state has been often blamed – both by government was setup for registration cum in increasing the interaction Therefore the committee can unambiguously come to the conclusion and the many social activists which is universally accepted by career counselling of youth between the security forces and that the Meeteis are no less tribal if not more, than any of the scheduled all. One thing we at Imphal Times suggest is that we cannot population looking for various job the locals with an aim to facilitate tribe groups of the northeast. completely blame the people who are responsible for cutting opportunities. A free medical amelioration of day to day Regarding the fear of ATSUM that if Meeteis are included in the the trees for their livelihood. It is the government which is checkup was provided by the problems of the locals especially scheduled list it would “ bring more inequality in the state” is absurd. responsible and why shouldn’t it be? It was all about their survival medical team exercised by people residing in the far flung Because Meeteis’ asking for the ST status is to get a level playing field and mind it some people do not have any alternative for survival. Jwalamukhi Battalion at the venue. areas. The people expressed in the national context. Secondly, since Manipur becoming a part of On paper government had passed many schemes to substitute The Pipe band display by the Band heartfelt gratitude to the security India in 1949 the Meeteis, having a few lakhs population are competing the livelihood but it is an open secret that none of this schemes platoon of Jwalamukhi Battalion forces for organizing such a in every field with the mainland Indians having an estimated population meant for the poor people had never been benefitted by the received tremendous appreciation programme as it provided them a of 1.3 billion plus, without any protective gear. And lastly, Meeteis are targeted beneficiaries as the money meant for them had been from the public. The awareness platform to express their concerns not rightful citizens in their own home state. The Indian Constitution pocketed by government authorities who were assigned for programme provided the common directly to the officials. forbids the Meiteis to reside rightfully in ninety percent of the land implementation of the projects. areas of Manipur. On top of it, the remaining area where Meeteis can Another matter, which we at IMPHAL TIMES is concerned is the reside, that is the valley is flooded with unchecked influx of poor understanding of the government department about the NSCN-IM warns hotels and Bangladeshis, Nepalis and other non-indigenous migrants and need for storage of natural water underneath the earth. There threatened the indigenous population, particularly the Meiteis with seems to be complete lack of knowledge by the government extinction. authority about the need to let the earth absorb any source of restaurants This is a very serious injustice done to the Meiteis by the Indian water. Clear example is the drain constructed under huge funding IT News secretary, Mr. Ghokuto Chishi, Constitution and the government of India. Any community would not from the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission (JNURM). The Imphal, Oct 7: The CAO Caretaker informed all the Hotels and tolerate such an injustice done to them. Come what may, the Meeteis cubicle shaped drainage construction has no mechanism to let UT-I Mr. Rangkhamung Anar, Restaurants to serve hygienic food should be fighting for their survival. The Meiteis’ asking the government the drain water absorb underneath the earth. This is not only Dy.Kilonser, stated that inspite of stuff; to sell commodities according of India to include them rightly, in the scheduled list is because it is the the case with any government infrastructural development work repeated cautions it has become a to MRP (Maximum retail price) and most effective means to protect themselves from complete annihilation there is no sign of the government authority showing concern daily routine and continued practice to practice good moral activities.