President’s Rule demanded in Manipur

IMPHAL, Oct 5 – “Go back Governor” was the refrain of the youth front of Manipur People’s Party (MPP) while expressing resentment over alleged indifferance of the Central and the State Governemnts to address the over two-month economic blockade on the national highways in the State.

The MPP resorted to a one-day hunger strike yesterday in reaction to the “indifferance” shown by the Central and State Governments in addressing the issue of Sadar Hills district demand and mitigate hardship faced by the people of the State.

MPP president Dr Nimaichand Luwang told the media at the protest site that the party had sent an appeal memorandum to the President of India, through the Governor on September 22 apprising the prevailing situation and seeking intervention in bringing a solution to the vexed Sadar Hills issue.

“Unfortunately, the party has not received any intimation from either the Central or the State Governments on their intention and willingness to address the issue,” said Luwang.

“The Central Government is maintaining a stoic silence on the issue and the Governor too has chosen to look away even as the economic blockade has entered 63rd day today, making life miserable for the people of the State,” he asserted.

While condemning the attitude as “misplaced priority”, the MPP president sought the recall of the Governor and imposition of President’s Rule in the State.

“Since the incumbent SPF State Government is not governing the State in the interest of the people, it must be dissolved and President’s Rule brought in the State,” he said, and added that “at least President’s Rule will serve the people better.”