Committee On Demanding Justice For Richard Loitam - Bangalore Cell formed
11 may 2012
Pursuit of struggle to bring Justice for Richard in Bangalore
In order to fight as a single unit in the struggle various organizations from North East states have voluntarily come forward and formed a committee called ‘Committee on Justice for Richard’. The committee was officially formed as a result of its first meeting held on Wednesday, 2 May, 2012 at the residence of Mr. Potsangbam Om Prakash, President, Manipuri Meitei Association, Bangalore (MMAB) and its second meeting held on Saturday, 5 May, 2012 at the same venue.
The current structure of the committee is as follows:
1. Convener: Mr. Jangkholen Elvis Singson - President, Kuki Students' Organization, Bangalore (KSOB)
2. Co-convener: Mr. Tiken Tayenjam - President, Bangalore Manipuri Students' Association (BMSA)
3. Co-convener: Mr. Jonathan Kungate - Senior Adviser, Hmar Students' Association, Bangalore (HSAB)
4. Co-convener: Mr. Angoube Hangsiu - Ex President, Zeliangrong Students' Union, Bangalore (ZSUB)
5. General Secretary: Mr. Ninglum H. - General Secretary, Tangkhul Students' Union Bangalore (TSUB)
6. Joint Secretary: Mr. Samuel Lalrozâma Hmar - Senior Adviser, Mizo Students' Association, Bangalore (MSAB)
7. Joint Secretary: Mr. Biswajit Tamuli - Assistant General Secretary, Assam Society of Bangalore (ASB)
8. Joint Secretary: Mr. G Liana Vaiphei - General Secretary, Zomi Youth Association, Bangalore
9. Information Secretary: Mr. Vivekananda R.K. - Member Secretary, Manipuri Meitei Association, Bangalore (MMAB)
10. Information Secretary: Mr. Randolph Amaw - President, Hmar Students’ Association, Bangalore branch (HSAB)
11. Media Coordinator: Mr. Tony Longjam - Member, Bangalore Manipuri Students' Association (BMSA)
12. Media Coordinator: Ms. Monika Khangembam - Volunteer
13. Media Coordinator: Ms. Pinky Okram - Volunteer
14. Media Coordinator: Mr. Ngukato Chishi - Literary Secretary, Naga Students' Union Bangalore (NSUB)
15. Media Coordinator: Mr. Romeo Haokip - Adviser, Kuki Students' Organization, Bangalore (KSOB)
16. Legal Adviser: Mr. K. Remruatfela - President, Mizo Students' Association, Bangalore (MSAB)
17. Legal Adviser: Mr. James Haoshimwung - Member, Tangkhul Students' Union Bangalore (TSUB)
18. Senior Adviser: Mr. P. Om Prakash - President, Manipuri Meitei Association, Bangalore (MMAB)
19. Member: Mr. Thaimei Gaipuijai - General Secretary, Zeliangrong Students' Union, Bangalore (ZSUB)
20. Member: Mr. Pranjal Arbindo Medhi - General Secretary, Assam Society of Bangalore (ASB)
21. Member: Mr. Talunibo Newmai - President, Zeliangrong Students' Union, Bangalore (ZSUB)
22. Member: Mr. Prashan Irom - Member, Bangalore Manipuri Students' Association (BMSA)
23. Member: Mr. L Chinthianlal - President, Zomi Youth Association, Bangalore (ZYAB)
24. Member: Mr. Zail Yumnam - Member, Bangalore Manipuri Students' Association (BMSA)
25. Member: Ms. K. Boithem Khongsai - Finance Secretary, Kuki Students' Organization, Bangalore (KSOB)
26. Member: Mr. Joy Mahung - President, Tangkhul Students' Union Bangalore (TSUB)
27. Member: Ningreithem Kashung - Vice President, Tangkhul Students' Union Bangalore (TSUB)
The committee is constantly in touch with the concerned authorities to track the progress of the investigation. On 7 May 2012 some of our members met Dr. M Nara, former Minister of Art & Culture and State Secretary, CPI, Manipur after his meeting with honorable CM of Karnataka and learnt that he was happy with the cooperation and involvement of CM in this case.
On the same day, the committee members also met the police team delegated by Govt. of Manipur and collected its opinion about the investigation. On 8 May 2012 Dr. M Nara addressed the committee members and expressed that CM, Karnataka is actively involving himself in this case.
We are waiting for histopathology report which is expected today 11 May as informed by IG, Intelligence, Bangalore. The third committee meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 12 May at the residence of Ngukato Chishi - Literary Secretary, Naga Students' Union Bangalore wherein we will discuss the further course of action.
Vivekananda R.K.
Information Secretary,
Committee on Justice for Richard
Ealier as posted on April 30 2012
Further to the agitation demanding JUSTICE for Richard Loitam, North East Students Unions/ Organizations/ Associations have decided to form a committee called "COMMITTEE ON DEMANDING JUSTICE FOR RICHARD LOITAM - BANGALORE CELL" to lead & take forward till we achieve Justice ethically & transparently.
The committee has unanimously elected Mr. R.K. Vivekananda and Mr. Jangkholen Elvis, their conveners. The committee details is attached FYI.
The two conveners will decide and schedule the first meeting to choke out next plan of action. We request each and everyone to support & help in achieving Justice.
We would also like to welcome any volunteer, Union, Association to join this committee.
Sl.No. | Name | Representing From | Committee Designation |
---|---|---|---|
1. | R.K. Vivekananda | Manipuri Meitei Assn, Bangalore (MMAB) | CONVENER |
2. | Jangkholen Elvis | Kuki Students Organization, Blore (KSO) | CONVENER |
3. | Talu | Zaliarong Student Union, Blore (ZSUB) | ASSOCIATE CONVENER |
4. | Monika Khangembam | Volunteers Leader | MEMBER |
5. | Tayenjam Tiken | Bangalore Manipur Students' Assn (BMSA) | MEMBER |
6. | Ninglum H. | Tangkhul Student Union Bangalore (TSUB) | MEMBER |
7. | Vikuosalie Mere | Naga Student Union Bangalore | MEMBER |
8. | Tony Longjam | Volunteer / BMSA | MEMBER |
9. | Pinky Okram | Volunteer | MEMBER |
Thanking you.
Regards
For EVERY ONE
Yambem Arun
Publicity & Communication Secy, MMAB
* This Press Release was sent by Yambem Arun (Publicity & Communication Secy, MMAB) who can be contacted at ybondin(at)gmail(dot)com
This announcement was posted on April 30, 2012 and later updated on 11 May 2012.
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