ATSUM warns
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 11, 2013:
All Tribal Students Union, Manipur (ATSUM) has warned those elements working to do away the rights of the tribal people.
ATSUM president Muan Tombing and its general secretary Vareiyo Satshang while reiterating that the constitituonal rights of the hill area of Manipur be made functional regarding the 'constitutional provision' under Article 371(C) in letter and spirit, have warned those individuals who are working against the tribal peoples' interest.
"It is very sad that some individuals and political parties especially from the valley have asserted that even the provisions in the said Article be amended," the ATSUM leaders alleged, adding, "To put in perspective, securing the proper functioning of this constitutional body will greatly ease the kind of political challenges we are facing today and not otherwise." The tribal student leaders also said," Helping each other what we rightfully deserve should necessarily be a sound expediency." It then appeals to all its representatives from the hill areas to immediately initiate for the proper functioning of the same once and for all.
"ATSUM on their part as a pressure group and as a guard on vigil shall fight to get what is deserved and what is due to the tribals," it asserted.
It also said at this momentous period of its journey for securing the compelling needs of a democratic society, there are some vested individuals giving their maximum efforts to mislead the people by using the name of the organisation.
"ATSUM shall be compelled to take befitting action against those persons who are creating problems more than they can solve," the tribal students' body warned.