Will take Legal action against gangs taking political advantage: Biren

Imphal: Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh has ‘strongly’ criticized the burning of ministers’ homes, theft of properties, and other violent acts, referring to the perpetrators as “gangs” operating under the guise of democratic movements. Following the Jiribam tragedy, people in the valley revolted against the valley district MLAs allegedly for not protecting the life…

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MLA Arunkumar disappointed with the recent 11 minutes Assembly session

Imphal: MLA Thangjam Arunkumar expressed disappointment on the recent 11 minutes assembly session which was adjourned without discussing the present turmoil in Manipur. The MLA was speaking during handing over of Thangjam Birachandra Maipakpi community hall at Chingmeirong Mamang Leikai, Imphal on Thursday. Responding to reporters he said as an elected representative, he expressed dissatisfaction…

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Manipur Congress terms forthcoming Assembly session “Unconstitutional”

Imphal: Manipur Congress president Keisham Megachandra has termed the summoning of the forthcoming Assembly session on August 29 as ‘unconstitutional’ as it fails to give proper time for raising questions related to Manipur ethnic violence and it’s solutions. Meghachandra was briefing reporters on Saturday, here, condemning the ‘unconstitutional’ way of summoning the Assembly. He said,…

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10 MLAs demand PM separate posts of chief secretary, DGP for Kuki-Zo inhabited districts

Imphal: Ten Manipur MLAs who has been pressing the Centre for a Seperate Administration for Kuki-Zo has demanded to create posts of chief secretary and DGP or its equivalent post for the five Hill districts of Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Chandel, Tengnoupal and Pherzawl at Lamka Churachandpur. The MLAs also demanded to sanction Rs 500 crores from…

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Kuki People’s Alliance withdraws support to Biren government

Imphal: Kuki People’s Alliance, a political party, has withdrawn its support to N. Biren Singh led Manipur government. President of the party Tongmang Haokip wrote a letter FIR the support withdrawal to the governor Anusuiya Uikey on Sunday. “After careful consideration of the current conflagration, the continued support for the incumbent government of Manipur led…

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