ALT refutes TSA's statement
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, September 21 2015:
Anal Lelruwl Tangpi (Anal Students Union) HQ has refuted Thadou Students' Association (TSA), Chandel statement which claimed that Lhukhusei Zou was not a part of organising the controversial ADC swearing in function, where an Anal traditional shawl was used as a table cloth, reports our correspondent.
ALT president L Manahring said Lhukhosei Zou, being the designated Chairman of Chandel ADC, should own responsibility for the act instead of washing his hands off the matter.
ALT also clarified that the union consider the formation of the ADC as 'self-elected' as its formation took place in Imphal West district rather than following the normal procedure in the district headquarters just like that ADCs in other hill districts.
Refuting TSA's claim which stated that Lhukhosei Zou has always maintained equal treatment irrespective of tribes and communities with regard to education system in the district, ALT maintained that Lhukhosei focuses more to appease just one community.
The statement alleged that out of 50 Primary Schools established in 2011, he allotted more than 30 schools to one single community whereas the remaining handful of schools were allotted to the rest of the communities in Chandel.
In connection with the upgrading of Primary Schools to Upper Primary Schools, Lhukhosei allotted 3 out of 5 schools to one community.
Therefore, ALT intervened in the matter.
The MoU signed was just propagated in paper as it is yet to be materialized, the statement added.
ALT respects TSA's personal views on the present issue but TSA's reason for supporting the Congress led ADC in Chandel is questionable amid the sensitive issue regarding the three "anti-tribal" Bills.
TSA is always welcome to share opinion on whether there is any difference in principles and ideologies between the Congress led State Government and Congress led ADC in hill districts, ALT said.
Accepting the call for peace and tranquillity in the district, the statement stated that the union has been relentlessly working so that the tribals can avail their rights.
TSA Chandel has every right to defend Lhukhosei Zou as he willingly serves their interest, but let us not be so engrossed and deep rooted in our own personal interest that we intend to ignore and hurt the sentiments of other tribes, the statement added.