Imphal Times Supplementary issue 32 NDPP-BJP pre-poll alliance justifies Govorner’s PM Modi to leave on day-long invitation to form government in – NDPP visit to Russia tomorrow morning IT News & BJP - 12) and securing a total electoral alliance of parties, to prove”, the NDPP statement New Delhi, May 20 between the leadership of two now a new trend in Imphal, May 20, of 4,08,056 votes (40.51%) out with some of the parties in the argued. countries. Mr Modi’s one-on- diplomacy. of 10,07,163 - the grand total alliance forming a Government Breaking its silence over the Prime Minister Narendra one talks with Mr Putin will Several current issues like the The recent political drama at of votes polled in the State, and the remaining parties, opposition NPF’s incessant Modi will leave on a day-long be free from protocol, strict fate of Iran nuclear deal, Karnataka state assembly and clearly emerged as the including “independents” barrage of venom, the NDPP visit to Russia tomorrow agenda and tangible outcome ’s role in Chabahar Port regarding the governor’s single largest party. On the supporting the Government asked the opposition NPF to morning. Mr Modi will hold but intended to deepen and the International North- invitation to BJP legislature contrary, in the 26 seats that from outside. play politics based on an informal summit with relationship between the two South Transportation wing leader and the Supreme the NPF won, it garnered a The Governor, while going ideologies, principles and Russian President Vladimir countries. Regional factors in Corridor connecting Mumbai Court intervention to prove its total of 3,89,687 votes, which through the process of strengths; not on religious Putin in Sochi tomorrow. bilateral relations would be with St Petersburg via Iran strength on the floor of the is 38.69 % of grand total of selection described above, references. The interaction will be part of the central point of the would figure in the meeting house which ultimately left BS votes polled (10,07,163). Later, should select a leader who, in On the NPF attacking the PDA the regular consultation informal meeting, which is of the two world leaders. Yeddyurappa to step down after the elections, it is public his (Governor’s) judgement, is partner BJP, he said that it was before the floor test yesterday knowledge that the JD(U) and most likely to command a quite surprising as till recently, has prompted another political the NPP which are natural majority in the Assembly. The the BJP was very much a App to fix parking pangs in northeast controversy over the allies with the BJP in the NDA Governor’s subjective partner of the NPF-led DAN invitation of political party for Government at the Centre, judgement will play an coalition since 2003. But Agency who is also the CEO of the start- Municipal Corporation) parking formation of government by along with the lone IND important role. today, just because the NPF Guwahati, May 20 up, explained. Bogged by locations on Guwahati-Shillong the governor in Nagaland and legislator also extended their A , unless he is could not form an alliance with inefficient system of parking Road and the State Zoo. . support to the NDPP-BJP the leader of a party which has the BJP, they are going ahead Two young engineers of Assam vehicles in their work city If everything works well, we will In Nagaland regarding the combine thereby taking the absolute majority in the and attacking the BJP, Jamir are set to address the parking Bengaluru, Konwar and his cover more than 50 parking claim of TR Ziliang , the NPF total combine of pre and post Assembly, should seek a vote asserted. woes of car owners in and fellow Assam Engineering locations in the region in the chief over the legitimacy of his poll alliance partners to 34 in of confidence in the Assembly He recalled that the NPF around Guwahati and other College alumini, Mriganka next three months,” he said. party for getting invitation for the House of 60. within 30 days of taking over. president Dr. Shürhozelie cities of the northeastern region Deka, launched the app in 2016, The major problem in the parking being the single largest Qouting the Justice Sarkaria This practice should be Liezietsu had, on 28 June 2017, with their mobile application. but the focus shifted towards management system in the North political party, NDPP, which is Commission Report on Centre- strictly adhered to with the at a party meeting in Arunachal The app, ‘ParkingRhino’, plans the North East after it secured East is keeping a track of manual heading the alliance State Relations with emphasis sanctity of a rule of law. Pradesh, proudly spoke of the to manage both on-street and seed funds from the ‘Ideation’ tickets, he said. government in Nagaland had on Chapter 4 – Role of These conventions are self- NPF and BJP association as off-street parking in the state programme last year. Assam- “We want to digitize all locations clarified that there is nothing Governor, the statement said explanatory and due process dating back to 1977 when the capital and other towns of based Numaligarh Refinery using ParkingRhino unconstitutional to the that in section 11 of Chapter 4 has been followed in latter was called Jan Sangh. Assam such as Jorhat, Limited had launched ‘Ideation’ management mobile application invitation on NDPP-BJP which deals with the Choice installation of the PDA However, he pointed out that Dibrugarh, Tinsukia and Tezpur, last year to promote start-ups to ensure a transparent Alliance PDA by the governor. of the Chief Minister, it is Government. Therefore, it is when the NPF crisis occurred by providing real-time in the northeast and selected transaction for both citizens and Terming T.R. Zeliang ‘s claims clearly mentioned in Point No. absolutely clear that the the following month, where information to drivers, its co- ParkingRhino along with two the governments,” Konwar said. on the issue of single largest 4 as “If there is no such party, NDPP-BJP pre-poll Alliance legislators decided to change founder Tridib Konwar said. other firms for funding their ParkingRhino is currently party, the NDPP said that the the Governor should select a was the single largest entity leadership and bring back “We have started our market projects. “The Ideation serving 15 cities in India along NDPP-BJP Alliance was a pre- Chief Minister from among the and selected in order of Zeliang as chief minister, the research and lead generation for programme has encouraged us with two cities in Philippines, he poll alliance that had a seat following parties or group of preference (as per 4.11.04 sub NPF led by Liezietsu had other northeastern states and to launch our operation in said, adding that they have sharing arrangement as one parties by sounding them, in point 1). The numbers has decided to sever its ties with plan to digitize more than 400 Guwahati,” Konwar said. plans to launch the app in a few single entity where the two turn, in the order of preference proved majority with victory the BJP on July 19, 2017 and parking locations in the region “We introduced smart South-East Asian countries in parties did not contest against that 1) An alliance of parties in 34 seats and it is further had gone to the extent of even through this platform,” Konwar, technology for GMC (Guwahati the next six months. each other in any constituency. that was formed prior to the proved in the vote share. organising a ‘beef feast’. The NDPP-BJP alliance Elections; 2) The largest single Finally it was proven in the “Today they (NPF) are calling entered into a seat sharing party staking a claim to form temple of democracy, on the the BJP a Hindu party, they are arrangement of 40:20, which the government with the floor of the Nagaland calling NDPP an anti-Christian Sajik Battalion organises musical concert was the first of its kind in support of others, including Legislative Assembly on party. Now if they consider the Imphal, May 20 entire gathering of more than Nagaland. “independents.”; 3) A post- March 13, 2018 where Chief BJP a Hindu party, then what 250 people. A statement said that the electoral coalition of parties, Minister Neiphiu Rio proved were they doing with the BJP 4 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector The conduct of the event NDPP-BJP prepoll Alliance with all the partners in the his majority by securing 33 over the last 15 years? Or as Assam Rifles under the aegis included solo and group won a combined number of 30 coalition joining the votes against the 26 votes of they recall, since 1977?” the of HQ IGAR (South) organised performances. Out of a total seats (NDPP - 18 Government; 4) A post- the NPF. What more is there NDPP statement questioned. a Musical Concert Evening at of 21 young talented boys and Kana Valley under girls who performed, Mr Kakai Chakpikarong Sub Division and Ms Chongneo were National Seminar On “Women Empowerment and Human on 18 May 2018. The event adjudged the best talent was organised at Village Haika amongst boys and girls. The Rights With Special Reference To North East” Concludes and is the first of its kind in musical group of St Mary the area which dawns the School was adjudged the best IT News preamble, constitution of beginning the new era of peace group closely followed by the Imphal, May 20, India, rights, duties and in the Sajik Valley. Multiple group from Haika Village. The directive principles of state singers of all age groups event was well appreciated by Valedictory function of two- policies and also urged to all enthusiastically participated the locals who are now closely day seminar on “Women citizens to be fully acquainted in the event and showcased knit with the Sajik Battalion Empowerment and Human with it. their talent and passion for including English Rock and and share common moments Rights with special reference Addressing the presidential music. The Jazz Band of Sajik famous Kuki hits which of fun and frolic. The Battalion to North East” held yesterday speech, Prof. Adya Prasad Battalion and the locals instantly struck a cord within has promised for more such at the Court Hall, Manipur Pandey stated that the debate performed in various genres the music enthusiasts and the events in future as well. University. The seminar was of gender discrimination has organized by National Human been going on for a long time. Rights Commission (NHRC) So many awareness Assam Rifles apprehended illegal immigrants India and Manipur University. programmes and seminar have Justice, N. Kotiswar Singh, been conducted in this subject Imphal, May 20 PVCP, Khudengthabi, a lady checking, the apprehendees Prof. Adya Prasad Pandey, but the issues of violence named Mrs Alima Begum, age were found without any valid Vice-Chancellor, Manipur against women still persist in 12 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector 25 years, wife of Late Md or legal documents. Mrs Alima University, Dr. S.K. Shukla, S.K Shukla delivered the Justice, N. Kotiswar Singh, our society and the main Assam Rifles under the aegis Rashid, resident of Arakan Begum revealed that she was Asst. Director, NHRC and Prof. Welcome speech. delivering his Chief Guest’s reason is the attitude we of HQ IGAR (South) state of Myanmar was planning to go to Sona Mura N. Lokendra Singh, Director, Prof. N. Lokendra Singh speech said Manipur posses, he added. He called apprehended two illegal apprehended with 7.5 lacs in from Moreh along Centre for Human Rights & presented the ‘Seminar University is the place of for the need to spread the immigrants alongwith 7.5 lacs Kyat (Rs. 38000/- with her daughter. She also Duties Edn, Manipur Report’. He said there were shaping ideas and can direct awareness all over the Kyat (Rs 38000/- Approximately) alongwith her revealed that they were University attended the four academic sessions and the society. The autonomy of country. approximately) and a local daughter Miss Nurjahan, age illegally staying in Moreh for function as Chief Guest, twenty six papers presented the university is not limited to The function concluded with handler at PVCP, 08 years and a local handler past 10 days. All three President and coordinators during the two-day seminar. its functioning but also to the Vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Khudengthabi on 18 May named Mr Zakir Hussain, individuals have been handed respectively. Brief reviews of the twenty six free flow of knowledge and Sureshkumar Singh, Centre for 2018. resident of village Haorebi over to Moreh Police Station for The function started with papers were also presented at ideas to the society. Justice Human Rights & Duties Edn. On 18 May 2018, at around Awang Leikei, PS Lilong, further investigation and a FIR felicitation of dignitaries. Dr. the function. further elaborated on the Manipur University. 1330 hours, during checking at district Thoubal. On through has been lodged with them. Continued from page 2 ...... Academics, Intellectuals, Political Class and Activists separate the two, or however between the two is not of view) and socially (in important for us is to realize aggravate the silence I have And unfortunately, it seems need to respond urgently to unfamiliar one is with the therefore a fiction. Thus, terms of social relevance), is that the sincerity, earlier talked about, and that this act of mere labeling this dangerous trend before language, the fact is that there are enough reasons obviously not the case of an commitment, and dedication guarantee a life for us is all that one needs to effect it is too late. relationship does exist for us to find and reaffirm academic trying to become to their respective jobs, and wherein “forms without the desired results. Such a response between your language and the linkages, and also an activist. Similarly, to be recognition of each other’s substance” becomes it Because, such “branding”, demands, amongst others, that of the tribe. To assume cultivate a healthy aware of the issues or to role and place in society will defining characteristic, and as it is called in Manipur, that we delineate the that universities and intercourse between the two have ideological clarity that go a long way in ensuring labeling becomes a scuttles, if not replaces, real identities of the academics research institutions(can) for mutual benefit. I am defines and guides one’s the health of our society. convenient way to hide the engagement with issues and activists. Such exist outside the state or confident that the actions for the betterment of Failing to do justice to their shallowness of that life. through dialogue or debates delineation should not be a society is a myth. The tribe academics and the activists society does not mean that respective jobs, and Such a life can never be or sharing. This culture, far difficult task for us. At least, does not exist in the confines will be able to communicate the activist has become an deriding each other or not called a wholesome life”: from generating this should not be as of its territorial and and understand each other. academic. Neither am I listening to each other or rather, it signals the danger “substance” for the “forms” contentious or institutional spaces in Mr. Chairperson, I am not suggesting that the worlds cynicism about the of the bankruptcy and that are jealously sought to problematic as what I am isolation. In short, like suggesting that all the of the academic and the academics or the activists, decadence that will destroy be protected, can only feed going to address now: the almost all tribes, practically academics should become activists are impenetrable would only represent our society. In Manipur, one the process of bankruptcy question of identity with speaking, the academics do activists or voce versa. spaces; an academic can be symptoms of a pathological often comes across people and decadence in our reference to Manipur as a not exist in isolation from Doing good work that is an activist as well, and an society. seeking to de-legitimize society. Therefore, the geo-political entity, to their surrounding world; and useful, both professionally activist can also become a Ladies and gentlemen, others by saying that she/ members of our academia, which I would like to invite the interdependence (from the disciplinary point scholar. But what is such pathology will only he is from this or that group. intellectuals and activists your attention now.

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