CBSTDC rebuffs
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 29 2016:
Coordinating Body on Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee (CBSTDC) has rebuffed the statement made by Meira Paibi Welfare Association, Kangleipak president Ibemnungshi on ST demand.
In a statement, CBSTDC convenor (publicity committee) W Ananda said that the demand for inclusion of Meiteis/Meeteis in ST list would save the community from extinction.
The demand is also the most suitable step which is needed for the enhancement of the economy of Meiteis/Meeteis, he said.
As such, Ibemnungshi's opinion that the demand would annihilate the community is baseless, Ananda said.
He further said that issue had been clearly discussed and all doubts cleared at the people's convention held at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen on May 22 .
It is now clear from the views and opinions expressed by intellectuals and general public that inclusion of Meiteis/Meeteis would enable the community to protect its identity and culture and it would enhance unity and oneness amongst the people of different communities of the State.
Urging the Meira Paibis, local club volunteers and public to be alert and ready for the future course of movement, Ananda also appealed to the individuals and organisations concerned not to show the movement in poor light.