Dimapur, April 2 (MExN): The Manipur based regional party People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) has called for a firm commitment to protect the lands, forest and mineral resources of the Hill People of Manipur, ensure the democratic rights of the people, preserve the identity of the marginal nationalities with due respect to their aspiration and to facilitate the fulfillment of the same,...
like the Naga Unification and that of other indigenous people of the State. This is as per the PDA manifesto for the coming parliamentary elections, stated a press note from the office of the PDA.
Pointing out that emergence of regionalism was a “healthy and constructive force to protect the regional and local interest”, the PDA maintained that this will bring about transparent socio-economic development while expressing its concern over the social inequality between the advance majority sections of the society and the backward hill people. “Fund flow from the Tribal Affairs Ministry under Article 275(1) of the Indian Constitution should reach the tribal people settle in the valley districts of Manipur”, the PDA states while adding that it will strive for the good governance.
With specific reference to the protection of lands and mineral resources, the PDA states that it shall to protect, safeguard and ensure proper management of the lands, forests and mineral resources of the hill people of Manipur. “Land and Forest and Tribal/Indigenous people are inseparable”, the PDA affirms. The PDA manifesto also mentions on the issue of Naga unification and other indigenous people of Manipur and peace process. “The unification of the Nagas and that of other indigenous people of the state shall upheld”, it states while affirming that it stood for solution of all political problems in the region and the Indian Sub-Continent through peaceful means. “And that it supports the ongoing Indo-Naga peace process which calls for a strong political will”.
The PDA also affirmed that it will strive for the improvement of Roads and Transport system in Manipur. Link roads from one District H. Qrs. in the hill areas of Manipur on the status of State Highways will be constructed wherever required, the PDA states. Inter District Bus service should also be opened at the earliest for the welfare of the people in the hill and rural areas of the state.
The regional party also reminded that the time was here to set up a separate Hill University for the 5 hill districts of Manipur be taken up to ensure proper educational and academic enhancement and to fulfill the long standing aspiration of the students community in the hill areas of Manipur. The PDA also states that it will strive for setting up of a Hr. Sec. School at every sub-divisional Hqrs. This Party will take up efforts for effective health services for the people of the hill areas especially for rural poor. A community Health Centre on the status of Hospital should be opened in each sub-division by the State Government, according to the PDA manifesto.
The PDA states that it will strive for the realization to increase four Assembly Constituencies as recommended by the Delimitation Commission of India for the Hill areas of Manipur as per 2001 census. PDA will also strive for the realization of the creation of a 46 member Legislative Council (Vidha Parishad) for Manipur with one third representative for women and unrepresented communities. It will also work to increase an additional seat of the Lok Sabha for the state of Manipur.
Also it will take up steps to enact law for setting up Tribal Advisory Commission like that of other Commissions on Women, Human Rights and others.
On human rights the PDA will work for strengthening of the State Human Rights Commission; withdrawal of the draconian laws, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958; to check State and non-state sponsored terrorism and extra-judicial killings besides give political prisoner status for revolutionaries of various groups when arrested or imprisoned.
On environment and ecology, the PDA states that water management of the lakes and rivers shall be undertaken on scientific lines besides all negative effects of developmental projects should be rectified. The PDA is opposed to the Tipaimukh Dam and the similar types. With regard to tourism and border trade, the PDA states that the RAP should be relaxed or abolished to attract tourist and merchants from across the world.
Source: http://www.morungexpress.com/frontpage/18954.html
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like the Naga Unification and that of other indigenous people of the State. This is as per the PDA manifesto for the coming parliamentary elections, stated a press note from the office of the PDA.
Pointing out that emergence of regionalism was a “healthy and constructive force to protect the regional and local interest”, the PDA maintained that this will bring about transparent socio-economic development while expressing its concern over the social inequality between the advance majority sections of the society and the backward hill people. “Fund flow from the Tribal Affairs Ministry under Article 275(1) of the Indian Constitution should reach the tribal people settle in the valley districts of Manipur”, the PDA states while adding that it will strive for the good governance.
With specific reference to the protection of lands and mineral resources, the PDA states that it shall to protect, safeguard and ensure proper management of the lands, forests and mineral resources of the hill people of Manipur. “Land and Forest and Tribal/Indigenous people are inseparable”, the PDA affirms. The PDA manifesto also mentions on the issue of Naga unification and other indigenous people of Manipur and peace process. “The unification of the Nagas and that of other indigenous people of the state shall upheld”, it states while affirming that it stood for solution of all political problems in the region and the Indian Sub-Continent through peaceful means. “And that it supports the ongoing Indo-Naga peace process which calls for a strong political will”.
The PDA also affirmed that it will strive for the improvement of Roads and Transport system in Manipur. Link roads from one District H. Qrs. in the hill areas of Manipur on the status of State Highways will be constructed wherever required, the PDA states. Inter District Bus service should also be opened at the earliest for the welfare of the people in the hill and rural areas of the state.
The regional party also reminded that the time was here to set up a separate Hill University for the 5 hill districts of Manipur be taken up to ensure proper educational and academic enhancement and to fulfill the long standing aspiration of the students community in the hill areas of Manipur. The PDA also states that it will strive for setting up of a Hr. Sec. School at every sub-divisional Hqrs. This Party will take up efforts for effective health services for the people of the hill areas especially for rural poor. A community Health Centre on the status of Hospital should be opened in each sub-division by the State Government, according to the PDA manifesto.
The PDA states that it will strive for the realization to increase four Assembly Constituencies as recommended by the Delimitation Commission of India for the Hill areas of Manipur as per 2001 census. PDA will also strive for the realization of the creation of a 46 member Legislative Council (Vidha Parishad) for Manipur with one third representative for women and unrepresented communities. It will also work to increase an additional seat of the Lok Sabha for the state of Manipur.
Also it will take up steps to enact law for setting up Tribal Advisory Commission like that of other Commissions on Women, Human Rights and others.
On human rights the PDA will work for strengthening of the State Human Rights Commission; withdrawal of the draconian laws, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958; to check State and non-state sponsored terrorism and extra-judicial killings besides give political prisoner status for revolutionaries of various groups when arrested or imprisoned.
On environment and ecology, the PDA states that water management of the lakes and rivers shall be undertaken on scientific lines besides all negative effects of developmental projects should be rectified. The PDA is opposed to the Tipaimukh Dam and the similar types. With regard to tourism and border trade, the PDA states that the RAP should be relaxed or abolished to attract tourist and merchants from across the world.
Source: http://www.morungexpress.com/frontpage/18954.html
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