TSA supports ATSUM blockade
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 26 2015 :
Thadou Students Association (TSA) Sadar Hills has endorsed and supported the ongoing indefinite economic blockade called by the All Tribal Students' Union, Manipur (ATSUM) since the midnight of the June 22 .
Secretary Information and Publicity TSA-Sadar Hills in a press statement has informed that the Association will enforce the blockade on the national highways passing through Sadar Hills.
Being one of the federating units of ATSUM that is spearheading the ongoing agitation, TSA supports the blockade and will continue to support any intensified agitation in the interests of all the tribal communities of Manipur, the statement said.
The union's legitimate demands which have been long overdue are necessary for the much needed development of tribal, protection of their rights and fulfillment of their aspirations as guaranteed by the Indian constitution, it added.
The statement has also mentioned that fulfillment of the demands will also help close the gap between the tribal and non-tribal communities in Manipur, and will further recreate the atmosphere of peaceful coexistence amongst all communities on the basis of mutual respect and recognition.
The Association further appealed to all like-minded organizations, communities and individuals within Sadar Hills to support the blockade until the demands have been met in the larger interests of the state's tribal community.
It also urged all concerned not to communalize the issue but support it and warned sole responsibility for unfortunate incident defying the blockade.