Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 24 2010:
Reaffirming the decision adopted by the UNC and the Naga people to reject Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Council (Third Amendment) Act 2008 as well as the ADC elections 2010, the Chandel Naga Civil Society Co-ordination Core Committee has decided to impose 48 hours total bandh in Chandel district with effect from midnight of May 24 .
A decision to this effect was adopted during a meeting held today, said a press release issued by the committee.
The meeting took serious note of the alleged indifferent and step-motherly treatment of the hill people by the State Government.
It further accused the State Government of ignoring the aspiration and voice of the hill people.
It also appealed to the people to heed the call of the UNC and stay away from forthcoming ADC election.