Move to include tribal villages in Sugnu SDC circle opposed Chandel stages protest rally
Source: The Sangai Express

Chandel, December 11 2015 : A mass rally protesting the State Cabinet's decision to include four tribal villages in the proposed Sugnu SDC circle and concept paper on anti-erosion and flood control scheme submitted by Minor Irrigation Department was taken out at Chandel district headquarters yesterday.

The rally was jointly organised by Anal Naga Tangpi (ANTA), Anallon Chiefs' Association (ACA), Anal Lenruwl Tangpi (ALT) and Anal Sinnu Ruwl (ASR) .

A public meeting was also held at Chandel indoor stadium wherein several protesters raised strong objection while speaking at the meeting.

President of ANTA, Victor Kohring said that the rally was held as the State Government had failed to fulfil the demands of civil society bodies.

He also flayed the State Government for its forceful attempt to amalgamate the Chandel tribal villages into Thoubal district.

MDC Tongsin Willingson said that the State Cabinet must revoke its decision as Toupokpi village has a proper village location code belonging to Chandel district.

ACA chairman Sng Lumdil said that local MLAs and MDCs must take proactive role in fighting for justice regarding the matter.

During the rally, hundreds of protester shouted slogans denouncing and demanding withdrawal of the Cabinet decision and befitting punishment against the Minor Irrigation officials for misappropriating public money.

They held placards that read, 'We Want Justice', 'No tribal villages to New Sugnu SDC circle' and 'Rectify concept paper on anti-erosion and flood control scheme 2014-15' .

The protestors marched up to mini secretariat complex and submitted a memorandum addressed to the Governor of Manipur under the aegis of Anal Civil Societies and chiefs through the Deputy Commissioner of Chandel.

Chandel DC Robert Singh Kshetrimayum after accepting the memorandum assured the protestors that he would take up of necessary steps as a Deputy Commissioner of the district.

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