MP Dr Meinya takes up border issue in Parliament
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Imphal, August 27 2013: Inner Manipur Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Thokchom Meinya today took up the border issue of Manipur in the Parliament.

Drawing the attention of the august House, particularly, that of the Ministries of Home, External Affairs and Defence, during the Zero Hour today, Dr Meinya said that there have been some stunning reports about Myanmarese military intrusion in the Northeast region.

It is reported that Myanmarese intrusion is taking place at Haolenphai village, located 3 km south of Moreh police station, close to international border pillar number 76 in Chandel District of Manipur.

It is high time to seriously look into such reports and find out whether it is correct or not.

If the reports are right, then all kinds of necessary actions, diplomatic, military and otherwise must be taken up at the earliest, he said.

"As a matter of fact, we have been neglecting Northeastern borders for so long and if it continues the local population shall be alienated further.

Such reported military intrusion/incursion compelled the local people to feel that they are left without defence and protection.

Such a feeling is highly injurious to our national unity and integrity.

Therefore, I urge upon the Union Government to act fast and ensure that no such intrusion takes place in future," Dr Meinya said in the Parliament, according to a statement issued by his PS .

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