Consultative meeting organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, September 26 2015 :
A consultative meeting of all the people of Chandel district was held today in Chandel district headquarters in which the gathering pledged to endorse all course of action taken by Co-ordinating Committee of All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) against the three Bills passed by the Manipur Legislative Assembly, reports our correspondent.
The meeting was held under the aegis of the Co-ordinating Committee of All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) in association with the Naga Students' Union Chandel on the theme " Strengthening our future (A journey towards grass roots)" .
The meeting was also attended by presidents and members of Tribal Hohos, leaders of students' organisations, NWUC, village chiefs and Pastors.
Speaking to media persons after the meeting, Sr Joningam Anal, president, NSUC refuted a news report of ATSUM demanding for separate administration for the tribals.
Joningam clarified that ATSUM's demand is not for separate administration for the tribals but has rather demanded resignation of all the tribal MLAs before September 30 on moral ground.