8-day long All Political Party Committee meeting commences
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Imphal, November 13 2014:
An 8-day long All Political Party Committee meeting aimed at discussing and bringing an amicable solution to the long standing demand to enforce the Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) in Manipur kick started at the committee's office located at Manipur Legislative Assembly complex, Chingmeirong at 3 pm today.
According to sources, the meeting discussed and relied on various suggestions and proposals made by the experts so that the information can be considered for drafting a report which is to be submitted to the State gGovernment.
The Committee would urge the State Government to construct a law based on the draft when forwarded by the Committee so that the indigenous people in the State are protected.
For the implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Manipur, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has been resorting to various forms of agitation.
The Committee has further set November 18 as the deadline for the implementation of the Act.
It has also warned of launching stringent forms of agitation if their plea is not heard by the Govt.Chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, the All Political Party Committee meeting produced various reports and suggestions given by experts in papers so that their views and proposals could be included.
Before the commencement of the meeting, seat arrangement of the Committee office was also conducted.
The meeting will continue till Nov 20 .