Imphal | October 6 : Slogans like “We oppose Sadar Hills district creation”, “Honour the MoU”(signed between the Naga people And the state Government), “ No inclusion in valley districts” were shouted by the gathering, who participated in the sit-in-protest staged on Thursday against the creation of Sadar Hills district at Makhan village. The protest was organized by ‘The people inhabiting in the so called Sadar Hills area of Senapati district, Manipur’. The Naga people in Sadar Hills area of Senapati district have strengthened their stand against the formation of Sadar Hills district and vowed to shed blood for the cause of their land, saying the Nagas will not compromise with anyone over their land.
Speaking during the sit-in-protest cum public meeting, T. Disinang, a leader of Liangmei Naga Council, said “We would not compromise with anybody over our land”. He alleged "Chief Minister O Ibobi is trying to create problems among the tribals. The Ibobi- led Government is also attempting to include the foot hills areas inhabited by tribals into Imphal East and Imphal West districts". He asserted that The Nagas are ready to shed their blood to defend their land and there will be no compromise on it. He added “The Nagas will not surrender our rights”.
Chance Raikhan, president, Saikul Area Naga People Organisation, said “The voice of United Naga Council (UNC) is our voice. We oppose the creation of Sadar Hills district by carving out Senapati district”. He further questioned as to “Why demand for separate district?” He affirmed that the Sadar Hills area has its Additional Deputy Commissioner and gets every facility just like any other districts in the state. He demanded the reason as to why the 117 Naga villages were not invited before the demand for formation of Sadar Hills district was made. Raikhan also expressed willingness to hold a joint meeting over the issue between the leaders of different Naga organisations and Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee ( SHDDC) to bring a clear understanding.
Speaking during the sit-in-protest cum public meeting, T. Disinang, a leader of Liangmei Naga Council, said “We would not compromise with anybody over our land”. He alleged "Chief Minister O Ibobi is trying to create problems among the tribals. The Ibobi- led Government is also attempting to include the foot hills areas inhabited by tribals into Imphal East and Imphal West districts". He asserted that The Nagas are ready to shed their blood to defend their land and there will be no compromise on it. He added “The Nagas will not surrender our rights”.
Chance Raikhan, president, Saikul Area Naga People Organisation, said “The voice of United Naga Council (UNC) is our voice. We oppose the creation of Sadar Hills district by carving out Senapati district”. He further questioned as to “Why demand for separate district?” He affirmed that the Sadar Hills area has its Additional Deputy Commissioner and gets every facility just like any other districts in the state. He demanded the reason as to why the 117 Naga villages were not invited before the demand for formation of Sadar Hills district was made. Raikhan also expressed willingness to hold a joint meeting over the issue between the leaders of different Naga organisations and Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee ( SHDDC) to bring a clear understanding.
