JD (U) demands 'white paper' on three key issues
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network

Imphal, April 08 2015 : Janata Dal-United has demanded a white paper from the Congress-led State Government and BJP Government at the Centre on three major issues of Manipur� AFSPA, the ongoing Indo-Naga peace talks and the territorial integrity of Manipur.

This was said by the leaders of state JD (U) in a press meet held today at the party office at Babupara, Imphal.

Speaking at the occasion, State JD (U) president M Tombi strongly condemned the recent rejection of the Jeevan Reddy Committee report on AFSPA.

He added that BJP, in its manifesto for the 16th Lok Sabha election, had promised removal of AFSPA from Manipur and to save the life of human rights crusader Irom Chanu Sharmila.

However, the BJP Government had betrayed the people of the land and its own manifesto by rejecting the committee report, said the JDU leader.

He further criticised the BJP of making irresponsible statements while citing the example of the party's reference of NE people as 'immigrant' recently.

He also mentioned that 18 lives were lost in the 2001 June Uprising all because BJP added the phrase 'without territorial limits' in extending the Indo-Naga ceasefire in 2001 .

M Tombi also lambasted the 'poor governance' of the Congress-led Manipur Government.

He said that there is no rule of law in the State and the law and order situation is at its worst.

He said that there is not a single Government office which can function without the help of police.

He also demanded reorganisation in the police department as the present security system is all flawed.

JD (U) general secretary Lien Gangte strongly condemned the alleged torture of a ZUF cadre by the 8 Assam Rifles at Tamenglong town.

Terming the act as a gross violation of 'international human rights', Lien further said that such unfortunate incidents keep happening in the State in the veil of AFSPA.

He also added that the ZUF cadre must be punished as per law, but should not be humiliated.

JD (U) leaders present at the press meet demanded the NDA Government to produce white papers on major issues such as AFSPA, peace talk and territorial integrity.

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