Statewide bandh on Aug 1
Newmai News Network
Imphal | July 26
Series of protest programmes have been lined up jointly by United Committee, Manipur (UCM), All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO) and Committee of Civil Societies of Kangleipak (CCSK) from July 28 including a Manipur statewide bandh on August 1 in connection with the alleged policies of the Government of India against the Manipur territory.
Addressing a joint press conference here this evening, leaders of the three organizations said that a sit-in protest will be held on July 28 at Keishampat Leimajam Leikai. After that, a 24 hour Manipur statewide bandh will be called from midnight of July 31 i.e. the bandh on August 1. The leaders of UCM, AMUCO and CCSK also informed the media persons that a mass rally will be held on August 18 in Imphal.
Saying that they are protesting against “the divisive policy of Government of India”, the UCM, AMUCO and CCSK clarified that their protests do not target any community or organisation. The leaders of the three organizations also said that the report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Naga peace talk contains certain things that will adversely affect the interest of Manipur. They termed this report as "divisive policy" of the Government of India.
Prohibitory orders in 2 districts
Imphal, July 26 (PTI): Prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC was today clamped in Imphal West district for two months, a statement issued by the district magistrate said. The moved followed the unrest over demand for removal of Manipur University Vice-Chancellor Prof AP Pandey. The capital city of Imphal is located both in Imphal East and Imphal West districts.
The Raj Bhavan, the Manipur University, the state secretariat and other prominent buildings are located in the high security zone of Imphal West district.
The district witnessed violence in the past few weeks over demand to remove Prof Pandey by a various students' and teachers' bodies. A 48-hour general strike called by these organisations passed off peacefully even as violence broke out at the fag end of the agitation. There had also been attempts to enter the Raj Bhavan forcefully.
