The NWU in a press release said the recent senseless act of killing two persons namely Mayopam Ramror and Ramkashing Vashi in Ukhrul, injured 34 civilians, damaged about 15 private vehicles, snatched away mobile phones and money by the Manipur Police Commandos and IRB at Ukhrul on August 30 manifest the prejudice and intolerance policy of Manipur Government.
The two surviving wives of the deceased have to bear the brunt of tragic death of their husbands who are both in advanced stage of pregnancy, expecting their first child. Following the incident, the UNC has imposed indefinite ban on vehicular traffic on National and state Highways, and Construction works on National Projects from 6 a.m. of September 4.
"It has been more than 50 days since 144 CrPC has been imposed in Ukhrul and continue to be in place. Despite the consistent demand to revoke the same the Government of Manipur has refused to pay heed. Instead of listening to the voice of the people and addressing the grievances and concern of the people, the state government continues with its militarization policy of the Naga areas. This belligerent attitude of the Government of Manipur, with Government of India as a bystander is condemnable," the press release of the NWU stated.
It then expressed, "At stake is our rights, dignity and life, the Naga women demand for an immediate intervention by the Prime Minister of India for the withdrawal of the Section 144 CrPC from Ukhrul and cessation of militarisation of Naga areas". The NWU also demands for expediting the Indo Naga peace process for an acceptable and honourable settlement. It further demands for taking forward the tripartite talk process for alternative arrangement, pending settlement of the Indo-Naga issue. The NWU finally demands the intervention of the Prime Minister for ensuring that the Government of Manipur does not subvert the constitutional rights and protections of the tribals and Nagas in all spheres – educational, employment, ownership of land and natural resources, development opportunities.
The NWU then appeals to all who believe in justice and democracy to participate in the programme to raise voices against the “despicable acts” aimed at keeping the Naga people and the tribals under perpetual deprivation and subjugation.
Source: Morung Express
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