UNC kicks off political tour in Naga areas
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network

Imphal, April 07 2013 : The first leg of the United Naga Council (UNC) political tour in Naga areas was undertaken in Chandel district in association with the Chandel Naga Peoples' Organisation (CNPO) and the 7 constituent tribes councils of the region from April 5-7 .

The political tour was carried out mainly with a view to study the socio-economic conditions of the Nagas which is weakening by the day and to verify the tall claims made by the Government of Manipur on schemes/projects submitted in the tripartite talk as development initiatives taken up by them in tribal areas.

Interactions were held with village chiefs and social leaders across the district and the common refrain was the loss of hope for a future with dignity on all fronts under the communal Government of Manipur.

The touring team also discussed issues on the proposed Chakpi River Multi Purpose project with members of the Committee Against the construction of Chakpi Dam.

"The anti-people development aggression of the Government of Manipur which would uproot thousands of indigenous tribals from their own lands was the shared concern and such incursion without the free, prior and informed consent of the people should be resisted with all possible means," the UNC said.

The site of the 33 KV sub-station at Saluk which is reported to be 50 percent completed

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