Friday, April 03, 2009

MPP, NCP, NPP, MSCP float front in Manipur, Nine to fight for Manipur Outer seat

IMPHAL, Apr 2: LB Sona of NCP and Th Chaoba of MPP who are set to contest respectively for the Outer and the Inner Parliamentary Constituencies of the State in the upcoming Lok Sabha election have been declared as the common candidates of the alliance of Manipur People’s Party (MPP), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), National People’s Party (NPP) and Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP).

Addressing a press conference jointly in connection with the formation of Manipur Democratic Alliance of the MPP, NCP, NPP and MSCP at he office of MPP here this afternoon, MPP president Dr L Chandramani and NCP president Radhabinod Koijam observed that the formation of the alliance is a dream come true for a new Manipur.

Looking at the problems of corruption, daily incidents of violence and killing, unemployment, influx of outsiders, etc which are afflicting the State today, the need for electing representatives who can solve all these problems in public interest has become all the more essential today, the two leaders noted.

They admitted that lack of co-operation and co-ordination among the Regional and the National parties in the State had been the root of their failure in the past elections. However, to reverse this trend in the upcoming 15 Lok Sabha election, MPP, NCP, NPP and MSCP have come together and decided to fight in the election jointly along with formation of an alliance by fielding LB Sona for the Outer and Th Chaoba for the Inner as the common candidates.

While appealing to the people to cast their votes in favour of the two common candidates of the alliance so that Manipur can also take action participation in the developmental process, Dr Chandramani said that the upcoming 15 Lok Sabha election is an important election that would decide the fate of the country and the State.

Radhabinod said that NCP is political party committed to regional issues. So it has no confusion of any sort in taking full participation in the formation of Manipur Democratic Alliance with other parties working for the regional causes. There is no system in the present Government of Manipur. It is just like a ‘Chowkidar Government’, Radhabinod said, adding that the public should open their eyes and elect the right candidates in the election this time.

Questioning why the Government of Manipur is allowing opening up of designated camps of the NSCN (IM) in Manipur, he asserted that Mani Charenamei, who is the MP candidate for the Outer seat is openly campaigning for the election in the interest of Nagaland.

In support of Mani Charenamei, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Planning Minister PR Galeeng are conducting election campaign in Manipur without giving any knowledge to the Government of Manipur. The people of Manipur should understand the real motive behind such election campaigns, Radhabinod said.

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Nine to fight for Outer seat

IMPHAL, Apr 2: With none of the nine candidates who submitted their nomination papers withdrawing their papers till today, the last date for withdrawal of candidature, all the nine candidates would be fighting for the Outer Manipur Parliamentary seat.

The candidates in the fray are Thangso Baite of INC, Loli Adanee of BJP, LB Sona of NCP, M Jamkho-ngam Haokip of RJD, Thangkhogin of Lok Jan Shakti, Mani Charenamei of PDA and Independents–– Valley Rose Hungyo, Rose Mangshi Haokip and Lamlalmoi Gangte.

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BJP kick starts poll campaign of Loli Adanee
Tangkhuls, Maos, Marams, Poumais cheer


BJP flag being hoisted to mark the start of the election campaign of Loli Adanee
IMPHAL, Apr 2 : In recognition of his stature as a pan-Naga leader, people representing all Naga sub-tribes in Manipur turned up to give their blessings to BJP candidate in the Outer seat, Loli Adanee during the kick off campaign for the election which was held at Senapati district headquarters today, a day after PDA candidate Mani Charenamei started his campaign.

Tangkhuls, Maos, Ma-rams and Poumais, to name a few turned up in hordes for the start of the campaign trail of Mr Adanee.

State unit president of the BJP Dr H Borbabu kick started the poll campaign of Mr Adanee during a public meeting held at the Senapati public ground today.

Spelling out the agenda of the BJP as well as his own priorities, Loli Adanee said that efforts would be made to resolve the issue of militancy in the North East region through political dialogues and talks and added that he welcomes the tripartite SoO agreement reached with the UPF and the KNO.

No efforts will be spared to bring the other groups operating in the State to the negotiating table, he declared.

Pitching in for protection of human rights, Mr Adanee said that he will meet any instances of human rights abuses perpetrated either by the security forces or non-State actors.

Stating that there has been no positive response from the Government of India on the agitation launched by Irom Chanu Sharmila to revoke AFSPA from the State, Loli Adanee said that if elected, he would pressure the Centre to revoke the controversial Act.

Reminding the gathering that the voters of the seven Assembly segments of Thoubal as well as voters of Jiribam AC are yet to receive their rights to contest in the Lok Sabha, though they can vote, Mr Adanee said that he would do all his best to correct the lacunae and grant the people their democratic rights.

The BJP candidate also promised to devolve power to the grass roots level and added that the district councils, panchayats, zilla parishads and local bodies would be strengthened.

Efforts will also be made to ensure that there are no highway bandhs or any disturbances with the active support of the civil societies, said Mr Adanee and added that stress would be put on developing agro-based activities to bring about development.

Ethnic rights will also be protected, he said.

Employment for the youths also featured high on the agenda of Loli Adanee when he announced that promoting the economic well being of his people is important. Towards this end, it is imperative that the Indo-Myanmar border trade is improved.

To improve the conditions of the people living in the interiors, pressure will be mounted on the Centre to let the benefits of AIR (FM) reach them, he added. Loli Adanee also assured that the hill people that he would try his best to extend the provisions of the 6th Schedule to the hill districts of Manipur.

State BJP unit president Dr H Borbabu also addressed the meeting.

Source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/

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