Seven MLAs reply to UNC intimation
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 24, 2011:
Seven Nagas MLAs have replied to the intimations of the UNC who asked to clear of their positions on their membership in the Manipur Legislative Assembly.
The intimations had demanded a reply on or before January 31, 2011. The seven MLAs reiterated that they had submitted their resignations to the Speaker of the State Assembly on May 6, 2010 but till date no ruling has been given by the Speaker.
The MLAs said that on the insistence of the Speaker, on May 12, 2010, "...we explained to him that the resignation was on our volition and further more fresh resignations letters were again submitted on that day (12/5/2010) in our own handwriting".
They again wrote to the Speaker on July 7, 2010 and July 27, 2010 pressing for acceptance of their resignations.
However till date no ruling has been given, the seven MLAs wrote to the UNC president to clarify their position.
The intimation was signed by the seven MLAs, Morung Makunga of 42-Tengnoupal AC, Dr Khashim Ruivah of 45-Chingai AC, Danny Shaiza of 44-Ukhrul AC, Wungnaoshang Keishing of 43-Phungyar AC, N Awangbou of Tamei AC, K Raina of Tadubi AC and M Thorii of Mao AC.