PTI
Manipur CM asserted that there will no chance of further division of the state amid such demand from Kuki and Naga tribes.
The Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi appealed to the insurgents of all
hues to eschew the path of violence and join the national mainstream
for the overall development of the state.
Several armed organisations had joined the national mainstream and are
taking part in the peace process. He said that the remaining armed
groups should also read the writings on the wall and should start
working for the people by coming overground. He said that the main
obstacle in the implementation of the developmental projects in Manipur
is the worrisome law and order and disturbance from some insurgents.
If the people desire he and his Ministerial colleagues will resign any
time. The insurgents, other politicians and anti-social elements should
be prepared to sacrifice so in the larger interest of the people. He
also expressed concern over the increasing instances of kidnappings of
government officials and others by some tribal militants who are
signatories to the suspension of operations. There have been reports
saying that whopping amounts were demanded as ransom. However police are
keeping silent on whether ransom had been paid to secure release of
these kidnapped persons. He promised to take up drastic actions against
those militants who are violating the ground rules of the suspension of
operations.
Mr. Ibobi said that Manipur is a part of an independent country and as
such there is no need for any armed revolution for demanding
independence. Further he said that the agitations of the Kuki and the
Naga tribals who are demanding carving out their separate states ought
to realise that these fantastic demands may become possible only when
the sun rises from the west. This hard hitting statement was in response
to the series of strikes imposed by the Kuki and the Naga organisations
in furtherance of their demands for a separate state and "alternative
arrangement" respectively.
40 minutes before the Chief Minister to hoist the national flag at the
parade ground of 1 Manipur Rifles, one bomb was detonated by remote
control near the gate of the camp. This was done so despite the presence
of a large number of police and paramilitary personnel at the
particular place. On Wednesday night another bomb was exploded a little
distance from the office cum residence of the Chief Minister.
Militants also attacked the residence on August 10 night.
Government employees were allowed to sleep in the office complex on
Wednesday night so that they could attend the function at the parade
ground. Mr. Ibobi also took salute from the contingents in the parade
ground.
