Kom Union Manipur states stand
Source: The Sangai Express / S Singlianmang Guite
Lamka, December 09 2013:
Against the backdrop of the reported kidnapping of KSU Churachandpur's incumbent President, Kom Union Manipur has today issued a statement of its stand on the
Kom community.
The erstwhile Komrem Union was reorganised in 2004 at Majorkhul Press Club as it was unanimously agreed to delete the word 'rem' from Kom.
Ever since Kom Union Manipur assume the apex body status for Kom tribe, said a statement issued by one K Vangkhothang Kom, President Kom Union Manipur.
It further stated that Kom Students Union was formed with it's approval and authorisation to promote the welfare of Kom students community.
Shonkholen alias Markson who was reportedly kidnapped some days back was the President of KSU Churachandpur and has consistently and tirelessly worked for the upliftment of Kom community, it added.
The Kom Union, Manipur has also declared that, 'no one is permitted to use the obsolete, non existent and unrecognised 'Komrem' to interfere in the internal affairs of Kom Community.
No one shall collect tax to Kom community without the approval of Kom Union, Manipur' .