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New Delhi, Oct 8: All tribal students from Mani-pur and currently based in the capital are all set to hold “massive” rally in New Delhi on October 10 to show solidarity to the Manipur tribal students’ demands.
According to leaders of the tribal students based in New Delhi, the October 10 rally will start at 10 am from Jantar Mantar to Parliament Street as a mark of “extending our solidarity to the demands of All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) and Manipur University Tribal Students Union (MUTSU) for justice and equality and in condemnation of the brutality of the Government of Manipur in dealing with the democratic aspirations of the tribals.”
The New Delhi based tribal students’ leaders also said that the October 10 rally is also to demand for a separate “Hill University” for the tribals in Manipur.
The tribal students based in New Delhi strongly condemned the arrest of the student leaders in Manipur on October 6.
MU issue discussed
IMPHAL, Oct 8 : Expressing strong concern over the agitation launched by tribal students of Manipur University demanding more reservations in the varsity, Chief Minister O Ibobi today discussed the issue with the VC and Registrar of MU.
New Delhi, Oct 8: All tribal students from Mani-pur and currently based in the capital are all set to hold “massive” rally in New Delhi on October 10 to show solidarity to the Manipur tribal students’ demands.
According to leaders of the tribal students based in New Delhi, the October 10 rally will start at 10 am from Jantar Mantar to Parliament Street as a mark of “extending our solidarity to the demands of All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) and Manipur University Tribal Students Union (MUTSU) for justice and equality and in condemnation of the brutality of the Government of Manipur in dealing with the democratic aspirations of the tribals.”
The New Delhi based tribal students’ leaders also said that the October 10 rally is also to demand for a separate “Hill University” for the tribals in Manipur.
The tribal students based in New Delhi strongly condemned the arrest of the student leaders in Manipur on October 6.
MU issue discussed
IMPHAL, Oct 8 : Expressing strong concern over the agitation launched by tribal students of Manipur University demanding more reservations in the varsity, Chief Minister O Ibobi today discussed the issue with the VC and Registrar of MU.
The two MU officials, VC Prof C Amuba and Registrar Prof N Lokendra minutely discussed the issue with the Chief Minister as well as the unwanted incidents that occurred during the bandh called by the tribal students.
A team led by Chief Minister O Ibobi is also scheduled to leave for Delhi on October 12 to discuss the issue with Central leaders, said a source.
Meanwhile leaders of ATSUM and MUTSU who were picked up by the police in connection with the ugly incidents that unfolded at MU during the bandh were released by the police today.
Students’ bodies condemn
IMPHAL, Oct 8: All Colleges Tribal Students’ Organisation (ACTSOM) strongly condemned the Manipur University authority for the sudden deduction of reservation posts of STs in the varsity.
The students’ body also decried the police action and arrests of students on October 6. ACTSOM urged the Government to fulfill the demands of agitating students and release of arrested students at the earliest.
The body also demanded for Hill/Tribal University to avoid such issues. ACTSOM also warned that it would join the agitation if the demands are not fulfilled.
Poumai Students’ Union, Imphal also condemned the arrest and detention of MUTSU and ATSUM executives. Democratic made by the students are legitimate, the students’ body also warned that it will launch agitation if the arrested students are not released.
Zillai (Vaiphei Students’ Association) general headquarters also strongly condemned the high handedness of police to the agitating volunteers of MUTSU/ATSUM.
The association also said that it would be always with MUTSU/ATSUM in their fights for the rights of the tribal students.
Arrested tribal students released
Imphal, Oct 8: The ten tribal students who were arrested on Monday follow- ing the reservation protest at the Manipur University (MU) have been released “unconditionally” following an understanding bet- ween the two student bodies of All Tribal Student Union Manipur (ATSUM), Manipur University Tribal Students’ Union (MUTSU) and the State Government late Wednesday evening.
According to Sothang Haokip, President of MUTSU a meeting between the two student bodies and the representatives of the government was held at the Imphal West Superintend-ent conference hall.
The Government was represented by minister TN. Haokip, minister N. Biren, minister DD, Thaisii and L. Kailun, Superintendent of the Imphal West district.
However, further decisions regarding the issues will be discussed in a joint meeting of the two tribal student bodies to held on Thursday. NNN
Drug dealer paraded
Lamka, Oct 8: A drug addict turned dealer was paraded by ZRA cadres today before the media with 500 RP tablets which he said is obtained from outside the district. Issuing a stern warning not to repeat his exploit, the outfit has warned Suanlianmang, 30 of Zenhang Lamka with severe punishment if he continues to trade with the banned drugs as it was the second time he landed on their custody for the same charges.
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