KSO sets record straight on EMRS issue
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, April 15 2022:
Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) Moltam Block has retaliated against Thadou Students' Association (TSA) and put the record straight in public domain over the alleged attempt to derail construction of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at L Jangnomphai village.
According to a statement of the KSO unit, TSA first disputed the location of L Jang nomphai as Saitu Gamphazol and later claimed that it was not a part of Sadar Hills West sub-division and finally cooked up stories against individuals, families and clans.
Negating TSA's claim that L Jangnomphai village is not a part of Sadar Hills West sub-division, the KSO unit pointed out that Kangpokpi district was bifurcated from Senapati district on December 8, 2016 and corrigendum on the same issued on December 14, 2016 .
The sub-divisions of Kangpokpi district are now Kangpokpi, Champhai, Saitu Ghamphazol, Kangchup Geljang, Saikul, Lhungtin, Island, Bungte Chiru and Tujang Waichong.
After the bifurcation, L Jangnomphai falls under Kangchup Geljang TD Block, it pointed out and referred to the report signed by additional secretary/TA & H and Deputy Commissioner Kangpokpi that L Jangnomphai falls under Kangchup Geljang sub-division while the already established EMRS of Sapormeina lies under Saitu Gamphazol sub division.
The distance between Sapormeina EMRS and the new proposed EMRS of L Jangnomphai is 57km, the KSO unit clarified.
It also strongly deplored the statement issued by TSA calling for the suspension of additional chief secretary Letkhogin Haokip (IAS) after their failed attempt to shift EMRS from L Jangnomphai village (Veitum Khunnou) to the place of their choice at Gopibung village.
It also said that TSA's statement not only shows their arrogance and immaturity by taking name, clan and village of a respectable officer just to support their baseless claim.
While appealing to government not to succumb to the petty tactics of TSA, the KSO unit asked government to book TSA leaders for obstructing and insulting government officials and promoting enmity between different sections of people.
The KSO unit further said there is not even a single educational institution offering classes up to XII standard in Kangchup Geljang block and establishment of EMRS at L Jangnomphai would uplift educational level of the tribal population in the sub division and surrounding areas which is the main objective of establishment of EMRS in tribal areas.
It then appealed to Government of Manipur to expedite the process of construction of EMRS at L Jangnomphai for the benefit of tribal populace of the area.