Scribes boycott IPR Minister TN Haokip
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 27 2011:
For insulting their president with abusive words, the Manipur Hill Journalists Union, in a meeting held today, resolved to boycott IPR Minister TN Haokip until and unless he tenders an apology within 48 hours.
A team of MHJU led by their president called on the IPR Minister on December 19 at the latter's office at Imphal in connection with a proposed internal press tour cum refresher course to Moreh Trade Centre.
However, the Minister abruptly and disdainfully refused to entertain the MHJU team and used abusive words.
He further said to the team that "the Union should not approach and talk to him with regard to any MHJU matters", said a press release issued by MHJU .
Strongly condemning the insults targeted at press and journalists, the MHJU demanded an immediate apology from the Minister.