Editorial clarification
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 02 2016:
With regard to the corrigendum published in this paper (page 5) on September 28, 2016, the Editors of the book "Claims and Refutations: Compilation on Inner Line Permit System", have reiterated that besides withdrawing the objectionable sentence, "Demand for Scheduled Tribe status for the Meitei is spearheaded by the Indian intelligence and the military who has taken into their folds Manipuri compradors such as the retired army personnel" (page no.225), and they have at the same time owned their mistake.
A press release issued by the editors namely Homen Thangjam, Shukhdeba Sharma Hanjabam and Aheibam Koireng Singh have tendered deepest apology to those who are hurt by the said sentence.
The books are being recalled for necessary correction, it conveyed.
"We further clarify that the intention of the book was never to malign anybody and if anybody feels hurt by any statement there, we regret the same", it added.