TODAY -

Womenfolk and CSO leaders meet Opposition leaders
Cong always for safeguarding State: Ibobi

Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, August 10 2018: A large number of womenfolk, under the banner of United Committee Manipur (UCM) attempted to storm the quarters of ex-Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and ex-Deputy CM Gaikhangam today, demanding the political leaders to set aside all differences as Opposition or ruling party and to adopt a common resolution for the protection of the State's integrity during the coming Special Assembly Session.

The womenfolk were, however, prevented from going any further by a team of police personnel near Kangla gate and six representatives/leaders were allowed to meet the Opposition leaders at Congress Bhawan.

The CSO leaders led by Y Leirikleima, president of Kanglamei, RK Sanahalbi, president of KIL and BM Yaima, secretary information and public relations of UCM, submitted a memorandum to Opposition leader O Ibobi and MLA Gaikhangam in the presence of other Congress MLAs and ex MLAs.

During the meeting with the representatives, O Ibobi and Gaikhangam stated that the stand of the party at the Centre and in the State, is very clear and assured that the party will stand for safeguarding the integrity of the State and added that the territorial integrity of the State should not be compromised at any cost due to the Framework Agreement.

During the meeting, BM Yaima stated that the people have come to submit the memorandum to demand all the political parties, CSOs and others concerned to take a collective resolution that the integrity of the State will not be compromised at any cost and to pressure the Central Government against taking up any steps which will harm the interest of the people as well as the integrity of the State.

The CSO leaders further asked the Congress leaders to take up necessary steps in the interest of the people and act as a responsible Opposition party.

During the meeting Ibobi claimed that since the time the Congress party was in power at the Centre, they have been looking to safeguard the territorial integrity of the State and the party has been working tirelessly to ensure against any harm to the State even when the peace talk was ongoing with the Congress Government in the Centre.

He continued that after the Framework Agreement was signed a year after BJP formed the Government at the Centre, the Congress party has been demanding to produce the details/information about the contents of the FA which BJP Government has denied till date.

Ibobi claimed that ever since the FA was signed, the Congress party in the State has been staging protest after protest in various parts of the State as well as holding meetings in connection with the issue, at booth level, constituency level and district level, demanding those involved to reveal the contents of the FA.

He continued that when Congress was in power in the State, the party had banned the entry of NSCN-IM leader Th Muivah at Mao gate by making it clear to the then Congress Government at the Centre that ifMuivah is allowed to enter Manipur, the act will break the ground rule of the ceasefire agreement as the ceasefire has to be confined only in Nagaland.

He also stated that the June 18, 2001 issue occurred at the time of the BJP Government in the Centre and the apprehension among the people regarding the territorial integrity of the State cropped up again when BJP came to power in both the State and the Centre.

Ibobi alleged that when the FA was signed by the BJP Government, not a single member of the Opposition party was taken into confidence by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

When the agreement was signed, none of the then Congress Chief Ministers of Assam, Anuranchal Pradesh and Manipur were consulted or taken into consideration by the BJP Government, he claimed.

Ibobi stated that considering the various important issues of the State and as their duty as the Opposition party, they had appealed to the leaders of the House to extend the Assembly session so as to discuss the issues and for taking a concrete decision by the House.

Now the Government seems to have realized about the importance of discussing the pressing issues in the Assembly and has extended the Assembly session by one day.

The session was earlier fixed for today but was postponed to August 16 due to the unavailability of the Speaker who is stated to be out of station, he informed.

Former Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam stated that soon after the FA was signed, the then Congress Government went to Delhi and urged the Central Government to make them aware about the contents of the agreement but not a single word was uttered from the side of the Central Government and as such it is highly suspected that there might be something in the agreement which may affect the interest of the people of Manipur.

He also stated that the Congress party will stand in the interest of the people and appealed to the people to urge all other political parties to make their stand clear regarding the issue.

Gaikhangam continued that the Congress party, both in the State as well as in the Centre, works in the interest of the people and has always stood for the protection of Manipur's integrity.

He further claimed that the Congress party stands for the protection of territorial integrity of the State but the present BJP led State Government has been formed with those who want to harm the integrity of the State.


* Comments posted by users in this discussion thread and other parts of this site are opinions of the individuals posting them (whose user ID is displayed alongside) and not the views of e-pao.net. We strongly recommend that users exercise responsibility, sensitivity and caution over language while writing your opinions which will be seen and read by other users. Please read a complete Guideline on using comments on this website.




HEADLINES - 11, AUG 2018
  • Ghost staffs run newly inaugurated 132/33KV Power sub-station at Moreh
  • CorCom, ULFA - I boycotts India's Independence Day
  • Mothers of Manipur says they are ready to die if any attempt to distort the state is made
  • Agri Minister Hangkhalian inaugurates Seed Processing Unit
  • Students of various Colleges stage protest demanding removal of VC AP Pandey
  • Joint Tribal Student Bodies says 48 hours bandh called by ATSUM, ANSAM and KSO-GHQ is late
  • NEFIS condemn govt's attempt to divide MU community
  • World's Indigenous Peoples Day at Tuisenphai Village
  • Breastfeeding Week
  • MU crisis : Way to breakthrough paved
  • Stand against FA, Article 371A : Shops down shutters in response to call
  • JCILPS sticks to 1951 base year
  • BJP, IM are two sides of same coin: Ranjit
  • ATSUM reiterates stand : Alternatives on the agenda
  • CorCom, ULFA-I call total shut down on Aug 15
  • AMCO sets aside day for fasting, prayer
  • CPI leaders bash BJP, claim issues of Manipur related to politics
  • JAC discusses 7th Pay with Chief Secretary
  • BJP clarifies on foiled rally
  • Kakching Runners seek cooperation in hosting World War II Memorial Race
  • Students stage sit in, form human chain
  • ADC Sadar Hills Chairman inaugurates first police fitness club at Kpi PS
  • Second round of National Deworming Day launched
  • Agriculture Minister inaugurates seed processing unit, KVK office
  • Make sufficient subsidised fertilizers available within 7 days: Bharatiya Kisan Sangh
  • VDFs welcome its own Gold medallist, famed coach, demand Govtfs recognition
  • Human Torch
  • Twin protests demand justice to custodial killings
  • ADC members call on Governor
  • Search Ops
  • FA opposed
  • TKSU demands removal of Ccpur DC
  • LATEST IN E-PAO.NET
  • 175th Anniv- Maharaj Narasingh #1 : Gallery
  • Violence in Manipur 2023-2025 : Timeline
  • AI & technology in Manipur's agriculture
  • 4 Manipur players in Indian Women's Hockey
  • Gender justice & health equity are linked but ...
  • Digital marketing: Oxygen of modern business
  • Spring fruits that boost collagen in your body
  • Pot holed roads & others: Surviving Manipur
  • Frustration over centre failure to resolve crisis
  • Pichakari @Govindajee Temple #2 : Gallery
  • Poshan Pakhwada @ MU : Gallery
  • Startup Surge Manipur: Startup Venture Fund
  • My messy room :: Poem
  • Why WAQF Act, 2025 is unconstitutional
  • Emerging politics at play
  • National Fire Service Week
  • Observance of Thang-Ta Day #2 : Gallery
  • Cheiraoba in South Korea
  • Festival of Maram Achouba Khoushaba
  • The Hidden Strength in Falling Short
  • World Health Day 2025 & our Environment
  • Career after marriage: Flight or confusion?
  • Ban on SUP has come into force
  • Preying on abandoned houses
  • Sajibu Cheiraoba Chak Katpa #2 : Gallery
  • Shinthanganbi, Lanmiyo, Abonpou : eMing
  • Climate Change : Spring revival in Ukhrul
  • Merger Agreement: Meaningless paper ?
  • Yaingang in sunscreens
  • Will all children be born free of HIV by 2030 ?
  • Athoubashinggi Numit #1 : Gallery
  • Day 4 : Yaoshang Sports #1 : Gallery
  • Narendra Ningomba - 'Iboyaima Award 2025'
  • Naga leaders Isak Sumi & Tikhak expound
  • Parrotisation in post-colonial intellectualism
  • Call me Burma :: Poem
  • Claim the crown if you have 30 !
  • Marching towards the 2 year mark
  • Train service vow amid fear over migrants
  • Cheirao-chingkaba @Chinga : Gallery
  • Why words matter in Manipur
  • Appeal for a Way Forward in Manipur
  • Birth Anniv of BR Ambedkar at MU
  • Final Call : Phase-2 of MFA 2024-25
  • The Power of Poppy - 76 :: Poem
  • Astronauts as a Career Choice
  • 16th Annual Art Exhibition #1: Gallery
  • Classic FA's Inspirational Journey in RFDL
  • Shifting weather patterns driving dengue cases
  • Early Childhood Caries: Public health concern
  • Lord Ramacandra's glorious examples
  • Media, women, & sensationalism
  • Cocking a snook at Delhi meet
  • Lobbying for preferred place of posting
  • Indo-Naga Talks (From 2012) :: Timeline
  • Ougri Lirol :: Part 1 : Ooba Video
  • Privileges & Safeguards for STs of Manipur
  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Ode to Peace :: Poem
  • Entries for 17th Manipur State Film Awards
  • Makeup tips to illuminate your look this spring
  • AI-based drones to revolutionise agriculture
  • Of shabby & pot holed roads: Defining Imphal
  • Mizoram feeling heat of sheltering refugees
  • The last ember glows : Will we let it burn ?
  • Business Idea Competition @ Manipur Univ
  • 1/2 of women cant make decision on health
  • 2nd State Level Soccer Futsal Championship
  • The life of Mahavir Bhagwan
  • 'Yummy Talent Fest' at Shillong
  • Another ban on single use plastic
  • Reasons for dissent against AFSPA
  • Mei Loukhatpa @Laipubam : Gallery
  • RK Bidur : Honouring a legacy
  • Appreciates peace dialogue at Delhi
  • Sigiriya : Sri Lanka's top tourist attraction
  • Mami Numit & Foundation Day SN Chand
  • Study Tour to Sikkim & Darjeeling
  • Mum on pre-conditions at Delhi
  • Tension over land disputes amid ethnic feud
  • Indigenous People's Fest #2 : Gallery
  • Jugeshwar Kshetrimayum: Martial Art Champ
  • Delimitation based on Census 2001 - II
  • Defending Our Faith, Our Lands, Our Rights
  • Tariffs: Time for Manipur to Rethink Its Future
  • Is deliverance always proportional to faith ?
  • 3rd AGM of Madhurupa Cancer Society
  • Phamba Challadi Hippa Challi
  • BJP on the back foot
  • Yaoshang Halankar #1 : Gallery
  • Condemns heinous incident at Konsakhul
  • Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival Concluded
  • World Health Day 2025
  • Living in Zone-V: The vulnerability
  • Solidarity with Myanmar Earthquake Victims
  • Career in sports can be rewarding
  • After Delhi meet of April 5, what next ?
  • Multiple rounds of tripartite talks inevitable
  • Pot Lannaba : Mera Houchongba #2 : Gallery
  • Delimitation : Why NRC must precede
  • Manipur tourism - insights from Sri Lanka
  • Mathematics as most useful & easiest subject
  • 10 Habits That Will Make You Unstoppable
  • The Power of Poppy - 75 :: Poem
  • Freedom of authorship Vs editorial policy
  • Radio E-pao: 5 new songs added ...
  • 3-language study model that aligns with NEP
  • Observance of World Aquatic Animal Day
  • World Autism Awareness Day 2025
  • Upliftment of Langmei Hr Secondary School
  • Setting pre-conditions for Delhi talk
  • Cong leaders note menace of drugs, influx
  • Yaoshang Mei Thaba #3 : Gallery
  • CAU produces hygienic Hawaijar maker
  • Delimitation based on Census 2001 #1
  • Is long HIV treatment good as daily pills ?
  • Sunburn : EDM festival at Shillong
  • Boost your skin with spring fruits
  • 23 months on and Delhi still lost !
  • Growing pitch for NRC
  • Thabal Chongba reclaims its cultural soul
  • Caregiver burden of raising an Autistic child
  • Supreme Court Judges visit : Gallery
  • Manipur: Champion 21st Natl Mountain Biking
  • Solution to water crisis
  • The Eternal I
  • Setting pre-conditions for talks
  • AFSPA expanded in 'peaceful' valley
  • Id-ul-Fitr @ Yairipok, Kshetrigao : Gallery
  • NRC before Delimitation in Manipur
  • Zeilad Lake : A common heritage
  • Right to safe abortion cannot be dislocated
  • World Theater Day
  • The shackles of ideas in digital India
  • The stand against delimitation
  • Myanmar earthquakes & vulnerable Northeast
  • Shortcomings - Delimitation in Manipur
  • "Tulsi Nonglik" at CAU, Lamphelpat
  • The Power of Preparation
  • Catherine Soyamphi: Turn waste into wealth
  • 'Common Platform' and 'Common Draft'
  • The Wounded Mercenary :: Poem
  • Mohan and Modi in Nagpur
  • Sajibu Cheiraoba Chak Katpa #1 : Gallery
  • 27th PANE Foundation Day
  • MoU with Nittur IAS Academy
  • Sleep State Impasse : A mass digital disorder
  • TIM to attend Hun Thadou Cultural Fest
  • First-ever ABH-incompatible Kidney transplant
  • Yaoshang Sports @ Kwakeithel #2 : Gallery
  • April Calendar for Year 2025 : Tools
  • Tamnalai :: Play Synopsis
  • Sajibu Cheiraoba- Meitei New Year Day: Book
  • Rise of AI: Story of future, dreams & nightmare
  • Funding crisis into opportunity to end TB
  • The Power of Poppy - 74 :: Poem
  • Saroi Khangba @ Imphal #2 : Gallery
  • Indigenous Women's Rights in Manipur
  • A review of In Xanadu: A Quest
  • Open Letter to Shri Amit Shah
  • Strategy for resource mobilization
  • Haircare tips to bloom in spring
  • Over a month since PR came into force
  • Near consensus on NRC update
  • Dr Aheibam Koireng: A prolific academician
  • Abolish Institution of Hereditary Chieftainship
  • Seminar on Career Choice at Kanglatongbi
  • TCI condemns Kuki diktats
  • Diktat to cancel Hun-Thadou fest
  • Objection To "Hun" Celebration
  • How to choose right career after XII class ?
  • Details of drug smuggling coming to light
  • Robust anti-drug units must to nail kingpins
  • Rare grasshoppers, crickets recorded in Zeilad
  • The Laiphadibi :: Poem
  • Policy proposal for ending ethnic conflicts
  • Entrepreneurship with mushroom cultivation
  • Condemns illegal diktat by Kuki SoO groups
  • A woman - Does she need fixing ?
  • Understanding Ponzi, digital banking fraud
  • Step down nudge to political appointees
  • Rivers turning into dumping zone
  • The Power of Forgiveness & Leadership
  • The Painted Facade :: Poem
  • The culture of 'Micro-notes'
  • Tooth trouble: How parenting choices affect
  • Smart watches becoming essential for health
  • Uphul-Waiphul and Leikhom-Leinang
  • Sluggish road work in state
  • Yaoshang Sports @ Kwakeithel #1 : Gallery
  • Non-violence for defeating Kuki militants
  • Emerging Tech for Senior Govt Officials
  • Oil exploration in Manipur and Nagaland
  • Thadou Hun Cultural Festival 2025
  • Homage to ex Nagaland CM Vamuzo
  • Meteorology as a career choice
  • NRC before delimitation call
  • Constitutional means unlikely to end crisis
  • Thang-Ta for emotional balance
  • World Water Day @ MU : Gallery
  • How can we leave behind at higher TB risk
  • Cocoon of Despair :: Poem
  • Raghubir Thiyam: Gopal Sharma Award 2025
  • Women in era of 'sex objectification'
  • Manipur inching towards solution
  • Growing defiance of the radical elements
  • Growing clamour for NRC in state
  • 14th AMWJU Annual Sports Meet #2 : Gallery
  • Research methodology in English literature #2
  • Supreme Court Judges visited Relief Camps
  • Thiruvarur Temple Rath Yatra
  • Sakora Abhiyan at Manipur University
  • Fragmentation of Kukiland dream into Zoland
  • Viksit Bharat Youth Parliamentary Fest
  • Yaoshang Mei Thaba #2 : Gallery
  • Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament at Tamenglong
  • Leadership Lessons Rooted in Wisdom
  • Water is lifeblood for our planet
  • Introduce Psychology as a Major Subject
  • Spring beauty: Foods that make you beautiful
  • Yapping on the mobile while driving
  • Manipur's perspective in ECI move
  • Day 5: Yaoshang Sports : Gallery
  • Issue of Separate Administration for Kuki-Zo
  • Danger of substandard medical products
  • Impact of global warming: Dengue in winter
  • 54th National Safety Week in Manipur
  • March 2025 : A significant month so far
  • Amit Shah tough posture against drug dealer
  • National Bamboo Festival : Gallery
  • Yaoshang Pichakari #2 : Gallery
  • Appeals for peace & understanding in CCpur
  • Role of former legislators in governance
  • World Social Work Day
  • 1st Northeast Social Work Conclave
  • Looking back at March 8, 2025
  • ECI move for aadhaar link a boon for Manipur
  • Remembering Comrade Nurul Huda
  • Yaoshang Mei Loukhatpa #4 : Gallery
  • Thadou's Position on Kuki-Zo "Referendum"
  • Reflections on mentorship & journey of youth
  • Condemn assault on Hmar leader in CCpur
  • A Choir of Cries :: Poem
  • The essence of Yaoshang
  • Research methodology in English literature #1
  • Rongmei in Nagaland fish for opportunities
  • Training on Plant Tissue Culture @ IBSD
  • The Taste of Dreams - A Stirring Tale
  • Why is menstruation stigmatized in India ?
  • Pichakari @ Govindajee #1 : Gallery
  • Yaoshang Mei Loukhatpa @Kangla : Gallery
  • Yaoshang Mei Thaba @ Imphal #1 : Gallery
  • 14th AMWJU Annual Sports Meet #1 : Gallery
  • 1st AMAND Football Cup @ Pune : Gallery
  • pNTuHdugi lMjeL - Lamjel :: Seireng
  • Project Associate / RA @ Assam Univ
  • Hackathon @Manipur University : Gallery
  • The Untold Meaning of MEETEI and MEITEI
  • In Memory of Aheibam Koireng
  • Featured Front Page Photo 2025 #1: Gallery
  • Moirangthem Marjit chairs CCCIS, Hong Kong
  • Shivaratri Shopping List @ Singjamei : Gallery
  • President's Rule in Manipur : 1967 - 2025
  • Tarao Harvesting Fest @Chandel #6 : Gallery
  • Mutua Bahadur : Preserving Manipuri culture
  • AIR Radio Imphal Station - Live streaming
  • Meitei Mayek Tamba : Online Classroom #5
  • Downloadable Manipuri Calendar :: 2025
  • GHOST of PEACE :: Download Booklet