Saikul CSOs decry
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, September 05 2015 :
Strongly condemning firing of live bullets at tribal protesters in Churachandpur which led to death of eight persons, civil society organizations of Saikul Gamkai yesterday staged a protest demonstration at Saikul bazar.
The sit-in-protest was jointly organized by Kuki Inpi, Saikul Gamkai, Kuki Women's Union (KWU), Saikul Gamkai and Kuki Students' Organization, Saikul Gamkai.
Around 400 people joined the sit-in protest.
Speaking to media persons, Phalchong, advisor, KWU, Saikul Gamkai said that the three Bills are inharmonious in nature and prejudicious to the interest of the tribals.
"Why invite now for consultation and discussion of the Bills while the Joint Committee of ILPS and the State Government never tried to consult the Hill Areas Committee and the tribal people before the introduction and passing of the Bills? Why rubber bullets and tear gas shells were used during the pro-ILPS agitation in valley and live bullets in hill district?" questioned Phalchong.
The atrocities of the State security personnel obviously showed the communal mindset of the State Government, alleged Phalchong and added that President's Rule should be imposed in the State at the earliest.