IPAK observes
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, December 31 2021: Following their tradition of annually organising Kangleipakki Yelhoumee Kanba Numit, the same was organised today by Indigenous People's Association of Kangleipak (IPAK) at Manipur Press Club.

Speaking on the occasion, IPAK president Kshetri-mayum Somorendro stated that the event was organised in honour of the members of FRIENDS whose lives were lost during the movement for implementation of ILP in 2005.Ksh Somorendro stressed on the negative impacts of non-natives moving into the State in huge numbers which pose a threat to the lifestyle and culture of the indigenous people.

He called for a law that will take stock of all non-natives entering the State as a measure to save the indigenous population of Manipur.

H Ibotombi Khuman, National and International awardee, asserted that even though ILP has been implemented in the State, some guidelines still need to be put in place to safeguard the interest of the natives.

Stating that the 'pass system' is full of inaccuracies, he added that the ILP system can be successful only with full cooperation between the State and its people.

He also urged people to support IPAK's call to save the natives of Manipur.

Sapamcha Jadumani, IPAK founder and FRIENDS president, remarked that FRIENDS had been formed specifically for the purpose of demanding implementation of ILP.

People's efforts have led to the implementation of this system, he added, and continued that an ILP monitoring committee had also been established under the supervision of the State Govt.However, he stressed on the need for people to discuss how the ILP system works in other States to improve 'our own' .

Sapamcha Jadumani also stated that in order to save the indigenous population, people need to work together and the CSOs in the State need to dedicate their daily lives working on this issue while consulting experts on the matter.

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