XXII Anniversary observance of ILP Movement in Kangleipak observed
Source: IT News
Imphal, November 18 2019:
ILP observation Committee today observed the XXII Anniversary observance of ILP Movement in Kangleipak (Manipur) at Manipur Press Club.
The observance is jointly organised by IPSA, ACOAM �LUP, PANDM, IPAK, KANGLAMEI, KILL, CLK and KSA under the motto "Protection Remembrance and Documentation" .
Chairman of the Observation Committee H Ibotombi Khuman, President of KANGLAMEI, Yumanm Leirik Leima (Ima Leirik) and President of Kanglei Ima Lup (KIL) RK Sanahanbi (Ima) graced the occasion as presidium members.
In his keynote speech President of IPAK, Ksh Samerendro said that after the Kingdom of Manipur has been annexed by India on October 15 , 1949, the then Chief Commissioner of that time Himat Singh had abolished the "Inner Line Permit System on November 18, 1950 .
After the abolition of the permit system influx of migrants from outside the state began under the Article 19 (1) of the Indian Constituency.
Even as India has Foreigners' Act, 1946 , the act was not properly implemented in the state of Manipur.
The then MLA Hidam Bidur in July 17, 1993 raised the issue of the influx of migrants in the state and thus is considered as the first initiative in the state assembly for protection of the Indigenous people.
In 1979-1980 people of the state launched anti-foreigner movement later in November 18, 1997, sister organization of IPSA started campaign for re-introduction of the ILPS.
Still today the movement for introduction of the ILPS continues and will continue until an ILPS like legislation is pass� by the state government, Samerendro said.