Imphal, January 23 2009: WHILE DECLARING "black area" in Khongjom, the JAC against Occupation of Phundrei Maning Ching (Chingjao Ching) for Installation of AR by Government of Manipur, Khongjom has decided to boycott the Republic Day Celebration.

The JAC took the decision as government failed to take up positive action even after the deadline set by the JAC on January 22 expired, a statement of the JAC demanding cancellation of the allotment to land at Phundrei Maning Ching said.

With the declaration of "black area" in Khongjom area, the JAC stated that black colour flags will be hoisted at every homesteads in Khongjom area apart from hoisting the same in all government and private institutions located in the area cover by the JAC.

Buses and other kinds of vehicles also asked to do the same by the JAC.

Except the black colour flag other flags will not be allowed to display in the area.

The same will continue till the demand of cancellation of land allotment to the AR is converted into action, it added.

While announcing the boycott of the Republic Day, it went to state that government keeping behind the voice of the people gives more important to the celebration apparently neglecting the place where the forefathers fought the last war of Manipur independent.

Government has neglected the sentiment of the people as well, the statement added while strongly decrying the it attitude even though the allotment hurt the sentiments of the people of not only Khongjom area but also the entire populace.

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