NSCN (IM) stands for peace: Rh Raising

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DIMAPUR, MAY 24: The NSCN-IM today has accused Manipur state of acting as a puppet for the 'hidden agenda' of the centre and categorically tagged the ruling Congress in Delhi as the main culprit for creating tension between the two states and with NSCN arising over the visit of Th Muivah to his native village of Somdal in Ukhrul district.
Addressing the public and NGO leaders during the 'interaction on peace and current situation,' organized by the NSCN-IM at Chumukedima Town Council hall, Kilo Kilonser Rh Raising said that even though it only require one language- 'shut up' to the Manipur state by the centre to calm the storm, it has not done so.
Also stressing on self reliance in politics as one of the principle of the NSCN-IM, Rh Raising expressed distrust over the games played by the Congress at the centre stating that 'Congress is not Naga politics but Indian politics- the reason why we do not trust Congress.'
He also denounced the stance of the Manipur government that has led to the escalation of animosity between the Nagas and the Meiteis while stating that there should not be any issue over land between the Nagas and the Meities.
Meanwhile, in an endeavor to garner further support and confidence from the public, the NSCN-IM Kilo Kilonser espoused that the people are the foundation of the movement of the NSCN on the basis of which it has been established.
He also reminded that the NSCN-IM is neither a faction, nor a party but a council of the people founded on the Naga national principle.
And in the wake of the current impasse, Rh Raising mustered confidence in stating that even if tens of thousands of Nagas may be killed; the Naga issue can never be killed, not by any power on earth.
Enlightening the public over the principles of the NSCN-IM, he said it stands not only for political freedom but for freedom of all kinds including freedom from dependence from others, self reliance in politics, self reliance in production as in more export and less import, freedom from fear, aggression and exploitation, self reliant in culture and development.
He also said the NSCN-IM stands for peace- peace with a principle. "All the negotiation, revolution or solution are principle based and we will never betray the principle in which we stand," he maintained while adding that in their 13 years of negotiation, NSCN-IM has never betrayed their principle for reason of which, the negotiation is still in progress.
Other NSCN-IM leaders who spoke during the interaction programme included Vikiye, Education Kilonser; Tokim Kilonser, War and Victim and V Horam, Kilonser MIS.
Short speeches from NGO presidents including Naga Council, DNSU, GBs' Association, Naga Women Hoho, Chakhro Public Organization, Chumukedima, and Convener GBs and DBs' Joint Forum were heard.

Manipur reeling under shortage of essential commodities

IMPHAL, MAY 24: Despite the claims of the government of Manipur regarding the availability of petroleum products in the state due to the swelling of stock, fuels in most of the filling stations in the state still looks dry as most of the  stations are yet to open for the general public. The stock of petroleum products were augmented in the state after the stranded oil tankers in Jiribam were escorted back to Imphal along the national highway (NH)-53, coupled with transporting of petroleum products through the NH-150 apart from airlifting of fuels in co-ordination with Indian Air Force (IAF) and air cargoes.
Following the improvement of fuel supply, the state government announced that 24 kilolitres for the transporters on a daily basis besides to provide of fuel through selected agents in three districts of Tamenglong, Ukhrul and Senapati.
Transporters especially carrying fuel are kept within the state security campuses particularly at 2nd Manipur Rifles battalion vicinity and 2nd Indian Reserve Battallion (IRB) complex in Imphal.
Shortage of essential commodities including fuel in the state resulted following the ongoing indefinite blockade imposed by the All Naga Students' Association (ANSAM) with the support of Naga frontal organisations and some tribal organisations along the national highways leading to Manipur.  The blockade was called against the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council elections under the 3rd Amendment Act, 2008.
The frontal Naga organizations and other tribal bodies have been voicing their concern over the ADC Act and the forthcoming polls under the same Act. The Manipur Tribal Joint Action Committee Against Election Under Unwanted District Council Act had called 24 hours 'total bandh' in all the tribal inhabited district of Manipur in support of ANSAM's agitation earlier. The same body also had called three days 'total bandh' to mark its Black Day.
On the other hand, Manipur government is all set to go ahead with the two phases elections in all the District Councils (ADC) of the hill districts in Manipur.
(Newmai News Network)

Non-locals leaving Manipur in fear

MAO GATE, MAY 24(EMN): Hundreds and thousands of non-locals have reportedly started moving out of Manipur following a threat from various Meitei organisations and underground outfits asking them to leave Manipur by June 31, 2010.
Interacting with media persons at Mao-Gate today, a non-local businessman, along with his family members, said they had fled from Imphal leaving their entire business and other activities fearing harm from the local people. He revealed that they were served with quit notice through Imphal based local media warning of dire consequence if they do not leave within the stipulated time frame.
The non-locals are reaching up to Mao-Gate through any possible conveyance after which they are boarding taxis and any form of transportation to reach Dimapur for their onward destination.