Raise non-conduct of ADC elections in upcoming Assembly Session, urges TYCM
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, January 31 2025: The Tribal Youth Council Manipur (TYCM), General Headquarters, has appealed to the president of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) to raise the issue of non-conduct of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) election in the upcoming 7th Session of the 12 th Manipur Legislative Assembly, scheduled to commence from February 10, 2025 .

In a release, the TYCM reminded that a representation was also submitted in this regard to the president of MPCC in this regard on January 27, 2025 to address the concerns of the tribal communities of Manipur.

The TYCM appealed to the MPCC president to ensure that the issue.of the non-conduct of ADC elections, which were due in 2020 but have not yet been conducted, is raised on the floor of the House.

"Four years have now passed without any progress.

The non-existence of the ADCs for the past four years has led to a loss of development opportunities for the tribal population and the abandonment of numerous beneficial schemes.

These losses cannot be easily recovered/compensated for by future generations", it added.

Pointing out that the Government was able to successfully conduct the 18th Lok Sabha General Elections during the ongoing ethnic crisis in Manipur, the TYCM said, "Therefore, there is no question of its inability to conduct the ADC election at this time" .

The TYCM continued that the prolonged delay in conducting the ADC elections has adversely impacted grassroot government and development in hill tribal areas, depriving the tribal communities of their constitutional and fundamental rights to local self-government "As an opposition political party in the Manipur Legislative Assembly, we believe the MPCC will take a proactive role in addressing this critical issue in the interest of justice and fairness for the tribal population", it added.

The TYCM also expressed hope that the Congress (Opposition) MLAs would advocate for immediate action and put pressure on the State Government to conduct the ADC elections at the earliest.

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