KIM election, GA postponed
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, October 16 2015 :
The general assembly of Kuki Inpi, Manipur proposed to be held on October 17 at Kuki Inn, Imphal has been postponed for an indefinite period during its cabinet meeting today while the Election Commission had earlier postponed the KIM election, which was scheduled on the same date and venue.
KIM General Secretary Khaimang Chongloi said that with the postponement of KIM election by the election commission of Kuki Inpi, Manipur due to the prevailing law and order situation in the State particularly in Chura-chandpur district and Kuki inhabited areas, Kuki Inpi, Manipur today during its cabinet meeting decided to indefinitely postpone the general assembly too.
He continued that until the nine martyrs who sacrificed their precious lives for the cause of protecting the land and rights of the tribals are laid to rest accordingly and the unresolved three infamous Bills settled harmoniously, KIM general assembly and election will not be held.
He further said that only after the three infamous Bills are settled amicably and the nine martyrs put to rest accordingly as well as when the prevailing situation particularly in Kuki dominated area subside, a joint meeting of KIM cabinet and election commission will be held to reschedule the general assembly and election of KIM.
The cabinet meeting of KIM today also resolved to conduct the general assembly and election together when it is organized.
Khaimang Chongloi also said that KIM strongly condemns the divide and rule policy of the Government and non-Governmental organizations while urging everyone to eschew bad-mouthing and unfair criticism on electronics, print and social media according to the Haipi Declaration.
The KIM general secretary also urged the Kuki community to be a pool of resources toward KIM and cooperate with unity during the course of its movement pertaining to the three 'ill-famed' Bills keeping in mind that nine precious lives have been lost gloom pervades due to the three Bills.