CPI (M) demands 6th Schedule
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 19 2016 :
CPI (M) Manipur State Committee has de-
manded extension of the 6th Schedule of the Constitution in the
hill districts of Manipur.
The matter was discussed in a meeting held in the presence
of Gautam Das, Central Committee Member on February 8
and 9.The party observed that the existing district areas of
Manipur should be re-demarcated and reorganised before the
extension of the 6th Schedule.
The left wing party demanded that the rights to livelihood
for the people residing near the foothills be protected.
It further observed that the territorial integrity of Manipur
must be preserved and safeguarded.