Zeliangrong bodies submit memo to PM
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 30 2012:
The All Zeliangrong Students' Union (AMN), Zeliangrong Youth Front (AMN) and Zeliangrong Baudi (Manipur) have submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister today against the controversial grant of Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) to the consortium of companies headed by Jubilant Oil and Gas Pvt Ltd Noida for exploration blocks in Tamenglong, Churachandpur and Jiri subdivision.
The memo submitted to the PM by the Zeliangrong bodies has urged the PM to intervened and shelve the oil exploration in Manipur for once and all in the interest of the Zeliangrongs and other communities inhabiting the areas.
It reminded the PM that the bodies would protest till their last drop of blood if the Government still contemplates to go ahead without paying heeds to the demand, according to the Zeliangrong memo which was made available to the press.