UTPCM decries STDCM's ST demand
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 23 2019:
Appealing the Schedule Tribe Demand Committee Manipur (STDCM) to call off its March 3 rally in connection with ST status demand, United Tribal People Council Manipur (UTPCM) has cautioned that democratic form of agitations will be launched if the concerned fails to pay heed.
Saying that the 'ST status is awarded to those section of the society who are socially disabled with distinct culture', a press released issued by UTPCM president, S Azar and general secretary KT John Anal claimed that the 'Meiteis are one of the most advanced community in the North East region and are not qualified as per the criteria laid down for the same' .
'STDCM should not create unnecessary conflicts by demanding unqualified status' but try to lift up the poor tribal people so that peaceful coexistence is maintained in the State, it said.