By : AK Chishti
While acknowledging the Second Administrative Reforms Commission for reposing confidence in the Association of Premier State College Seniors of Manipur (APSCS) and giving the privilege of making an effective representation of the people’s interest about the State of affairs and the “Conflict Resolution” thereon by extending the time when the commission heard us at Imphal on the 28th July 2007, we wish to begin with a few words about our own Association, perhaps the first of its kind in the country. It is a Body of the retired State Govt. employees who served the Premier State Colleges of Manipur academics of which were recruited on the recommendation of the UPSC and later the Manipur Public Service Commission. The Association was founded in the year 2005 with the main object to preserve old values and spirit of fraternity amongh the members and to further promote the Academic and Social causes by formulating and presenting views to the State or Central/Statutory Bodies etc.
In consonance with our objective, the Association made it a point to submit a Memorandum to the President of India during his visit to the State on the 16th Oct. 2006 highlighting the issues involving social and economic life of the people of Manipur that have been on the wane. As a result, the Ministry of Home Affairs expressing its concern sent its letter (No. 6/35/2007-NE. I dated, 11th June, 2007) to the Chief Secretary of the State for appropriate necessary action and the submission of a report thereon. The Association is really grateful to the President for his concern for ht eplight of the people of this frontier state. A similar response also came from the Prime Minister; for that we are grateful to the Prime Minister too.
As is the common psychology, we have a deep sense of consternation over the issues involving discomfort, fears and negative associations that we generally do not address the issues in time. However, in reality, the issues weigh heavily onour psyche and public life as well, and it becomes too high a price to pay later. Hence, the demand for an effective and timely addressal. These two vital elements as we presume, are accounted for extending their adequate attention to the vexing issues the Association placed before them. Let is serve as a good beginning in the search for an answer to the problem.
And now with the Second Administrative Reforms Commission in conformity with the terms and spirit of the objective, we feel as though a new dimension is in the offing that would ultimately help in addressing the difficult issues in the best interest of all concerned. We have every reason to repose our faith in the Commission as much as it has in us.
As our representatives of the Association apprised the Commission already of some of the major problems afflicting the State, we now with a vigour, wish to submit this representation to highlight some of the major issues involving the present conflict that requires adept handling with a priority treatment. We begin with the diagnosis of the conflicts.
Symptoms of the conflicts
The present scenario-portrays a chaotic situation-a murderous atmosphere shaking the norms of society we live in at the root in an unprecedented manner with no sight of relent. All the symptoms of an anarchic State, a long spell of disorder, conflicts, visible and invisible have all appeared for all to see. Where is the room for development for that the Centre is pumping huge amount of money unlike in the past when the State was normal and needed money most? Development of anti-incumbency sentiment for bringing about this situation and all can be comprehended in full only by an in-depth study of Manipur and her case is made at first.
Land and people of Manipur
Nestled between Assam and Burma (Myanmar), Manipur as a kingodm experienced a long tumultuous course of about two thousand years of history. The central valley which is about 1/10th the Stae size, is the hub of activities while the remaining comprises the mountainous region surrounding the valley and since time immemorial the mountainous range has been the home of medley of tribes. The history of human habitation of Manipur is a continuous one since the Pre-historic Stone Age. For the last two thousan years Manipur existed as an independent kingdom with an uninterrupted record of the rein of kings, Maharajah Budhachandra Singh being the last. The territory of Manipur extended as far as the Southern China in the North; Thibomei (Kohima) and Sibsagar (Assam) included, Loijri in the South and Chandrapore (Cachar) in the West and Ningthi River (Irrawadi) in the East.
Manipuri is the language spoken by the valley and hill people in general and is the lingua franca of more than 30 tribes of Manipur speaking different dialects. The Manipur language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman group of language. To-day Manipuri stands for different communities living in Manipur namely the Meetei/Meitei community, the Pangal (Muslim) community, the Naga tribe and the Kuki tribe etc.
(The writer is the General Secretary, APSCS, Thangal Bazar)
The Imphal Free Press
While acknowledging the Second Administrative Reforms Commission for reposing confidence in the Association of Premier State College Seniors of Manipur (APSCS) and giving the privilege of making an effective representation of the people’s interest about the State of affairs and the “Conflict Resolution” thereon by extending the time when the commission heard us at Imphal on the 28th July 2007, we wish to begin with a few words about our own Association, perhaps the first of its kind in the country. It is a Body of the retired State Govt. employees who served the Premier State Colleges of Manipur academics of which were recruited on the recommendation of the UPSC and later the Manipur Public Service Commission. The Association was founded in the year 2005 with the main object to preserve old values and spirit of fraternity amongh the members and to further promote the Academic and Social causes by formulating and presenting views to the State or Central/Statutory Bodies etc.
In consonance with our objective, the Association made it a point to submit a Memorandum to the President of India during his visit to the State on the 16th Oct. 2006 highlighting the issues involving social and economic life of the people of Manipur that have been on the wane. As a result, the Ministry of Home Affairs expressing its concern sent its letter (No. 6/35/2007-NE. I dated, 11th June, 2007) to the Chief Secretary of the State for appropriate necessary action and the submission of a report thereon. The Association is really grateful to the President for his concern for ht eplight of the people of this frontier state. A similar response also came from the Prime Minister; for that we are grateful to the Prime Minister too.
As is the common psychology, we have a deep sense of consternation over the issues involving discomfort, fears and negative associations that we generally do not address the issues in time. However, in reality, the issues weigh heavily onour psyche and public life as well, and it becomes too high a price to pay later. Hence, the demand for an effective and timely addressal. These two vital elements as we presume, are accounted for extending their adequate attention to the vexing issues the Association placed before them. Let is serve as a good beginning in the search for an answer to the problem.
And now with the Second Administrative Reforms Commission in conformity with the terms and spirit of the objective, we feel as though a new dimension is in the offing that would ultimately help in addressing the difficult issues in the best interest of all concerned. We have every reason to repose our faith in the Commission as much as it has in us.
As our representatives of the Association apprised the Commission already of some of the major problems afflicting the State, we now with a vigour, wish to submit this representation to highlight some of the major issues involving the present conflict that requires adept handling with a priority treatment. We begin with the diagnosis of the conflicts.
Symptoms of the conflicts
The present scenario-portrays a chaotic situation-a murderous atmosphere shaking the norms of society we live in at the root in an unprecedented manner with no sight of relent. All the symptoms of an anarchic State, a long spell of disorder, conflicts, visible and invisible have all appeared for all to see. Where is the room for development for that the Centre is pumping huge amount of money unlike in the past when the State was normal and needed money most? Development of anti-incumbency sentiment for bringing about this situation and all can be comprehended in full only by an in-depth study of Manipur and her case is made at first.
Land and people of Manipur
Nestled between Assam and Burma (Myanmar), Manipur as a kingodm experienced a long tumultuous course of about two thousand years of history. The central valley which is about 1/10th the Stae size, is the hub of activities while the remaining comprises the mountainous region surrounding the valley and since time immemorial the mountainous range has been the home of medley of tribes. The history of human habitation of Manipur is a continuous one since the Pre-historic Stone Age. For the last two thousan years Manipur existed as an independent kingdom with an uninterrupted record of the rein of kings, Maharajah Budhachandra Singh being the last. The territory of Manipur extended as far as the Southern China in the North; Thibomei (Kohima) and Sibsagar (Assam) included, Loijri in the South and Chandrapore (Cachar) in the West and Ningthi River (Irrawadi) in the East.
Manipuri is the language spoken by the valley and hill people in general and is the lingua franca of more than 30 tribes of Manipur speaking different dialects. The Manipur language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman group of language. To-day Manipuri stands for different communities living in Manipur namely the Meetei/Meitei community, the Pangal (Muslim) community, the Naga tribe and the Kuki tribe etc.
(The writer is the General Secretary, APSCS, Thangal Bazar)
The Imphal Free Press
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