Demand for Tongjeimarin district reiterated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 04 2013:
Tongjeimarin District Demand Committee has reiterated its demand for the creation of Tongjeimarin District comprising 951 sq kms and 150 villages.
According to a press release issued by Chairman of the Demand Committee, the southern part of Tamenglong District touching NH 37, parts of Senapati District and about 20 villages of Churachandpur District shall form the proposed District.
A reminder memorandum submitted to the Governor of Manipur on August 31 pressed the State to act in time so as to consolidate the integrity of Manipur emotionally.
The release also stated that the unique Tongjeimarin nomenclature reminds everyone to unite based on the centuries old history of the first lifeline of Manipur ie Old Cachar Road (NH 37/A) which would serve perpetual consolidation of the State.
The Committee will take up different courses of agitation for the attainment of the demands, it pledged.