The centre is closely monitoring the prevailing law and order situation in Manipur. Violence will only compound the problem. Need of the hour is exercising restraint. This was more or less of what a home ministry team said in Manipur on Tuesday when they were on a stock taking visit to the restive north eastern state a month after 9 people died in a orgy of violence after the assembly passed three controversial bills.
The central team headed by Ashok Prasad, told the agitating people to exercise restraint when they talked to them after arriving in Churachandpur in the morning. Here is the excerpt of the speech for the agitating people.
"I can feel their pains and I understand their extend of bereavement. Loss of lives would always be a tragedy more so when it involved those who are plucked away in the prime of their lives. As a brother I share your tears and grief and as a friend I stand by you in your prayers for peace to the departed souls.
These are difficult time that we faced today. A difficult situation that can only be move forward with the help and sympathetic participations of all the stake holders. In fact the relative calm that we produced here today is a tribute to your understanding in the face of great tragedy. I appeal to all of you for continuation of this steering and I particularly the role play by the mothers and ladies of this area who have appeared in the forefront in helping to stabilized and pacified an extremely volatile situations.
I am also grateful to the elders and leaders of this area for their guidance and their directions that they have provided and continue to provide to steer us through this stormy period. I pray to them to continue to guide and advise us as we work toward the speedy resolution of the issue and the avoidance of further tragedy.
After this I'll be interacting with the different stake holders assisting and listening to their words of concerns and I will be taking their valuable suggestions. Some of you have already been interacting with the Central government and I am aware of their concerns and of the commitment of the government in Delhi to join prosperity and peace of this region with the rest of the country. It will be my endeavor to understand the nuances and complexity of the situation so that necessary and effective steps can be initiated at appropriate levels to bring back peace and stability to this area."
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Why the center is taking time in inclusion of Meitie as ST. The isolation of Meitie in the false pretext of general is a major concern in Manipur. Social integration is hampared by this delay.
In yet another massive setback for KMSS, the Gauhati High Court on Wednesday rejected anticipatory bails for Kamal Medhi and Dharya Konwar wanted in connection with the recent self immolation case in Dispur.The court, however, has granted bail for Amal Bezbaruah whom police have implicated in this case.Guwahati police are intensifying operation to nab the trio after arresting Akhil Gogoi along with five others.
AGP and BJP are not happy with the poll schedule announced for Assam by the Election Commission on Wednesday.Both the parties would request the country’s poll panel to reconsider the schedule.AGP and BJP leaders said that Ashokastomi falls on April 7 when the polling will take place in Jorhat, Dibrugah, Kaliabor, Nagaon, Tezpur and Lakhimpur.Similarly, on April 12 polling will take place in Diphu, Karimganj, Silchar two days before the Rongali Bihu.The Opposition parties have alleged that the country’s poll panel could not assess the scenario in the absence of proper interpretation of the state Government.
Several KMSS activists sustained injury in Golaghat when police sprang upon to them for blocking roads demanding immediate release of Akhil Gogoi.The incident took place at Alichiga when police tried to disperse the KMSS activists who blocked a vital road.Police even resorted to blank firing when a section of the allegedly protestors turned violent and damaged a number of vehicles on the road.
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday said that he was ready to resign if his legislators want him to quit.Talking to reporters in the sidelines of a function, he said that nobody has so far told him of their lack of trust.
Dissidence seems to have resurfaced in Assam Congress legislature party.Led by Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, the anti-Gogoi lobby is trying to mount pressure on the high command to remove Tarun Gogoi as Chief Minister apprehending adverse impact in the Lok Sabha polls.The education minister on Wednesday called on Congress president Sonia Gandhi as part of the mission.Dr Sarma is believed to have told the high command that if Gogoi is retained, the party would have to face the music.He is also understood to have submitted a list of 50 legislators against Gogoi.
Its official. The state is all set to go to the Lok Sabha polls in three phases.This was disclosed at a press conference by Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Wednesday.He said that the first phase will take place in Tezpur, Dibrugarh, Nagaon, Kaliabor, Jorhat and Lakhimpur.The second phase of polling slated for April 12 comprises Karimganj, Silchar and Diphu. The third and final phase of polling will take place on April 24 in Guwahati, Kokrajhar, Barpeta and Dhubri.The counting would take place on May 16.
Assam will go to the Lok Sabha polls in three phases.Disclosing this at a press conference, Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Wednesday, he said that the state would hold the polls on April 7, April 12 and April 24.The counting would take place on May 16. The entire process is set to be completed by May 31.
Good news are pouring in before the Lok Sabha polls. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has made some more announcement on Wednesday hours before Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath announced the poll schedule.Gogoi announced land pattas for more people apart from extending the qualified age for state government service from 35 to 40 years of age for the general category candidates.
Police are all set to produce Akhil Gogoi before court on Wednesday four days after he was arrested in connection with the recent self immolation of a KMSS activist.According to sources, police will seek extension of Gogoi’s remand for two or three more days.Gogoi along with five others would be produce before the court in the afternoon.
The Election Commission is all set to announce its Lok Sabha poll schedule on Wednesday.According to sources, first phase of the general election is slated for April 7. The entire exercise will be conducted in seven phase.The Commission is expected to hold the Lok Sabha phase in Assam in two phases from April 7. The model code of conduct will also come into force from Wednesday.
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