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Public meeting lined up to discuss Sadar Hills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMq5u2PjvfB2dTPCu6GZHBUXPtoJVoofg58BkcUKoHTzy6BESv-UodqLbM4fkXdlqRhYlrTp0a5AFML01hYe6UpVuaJv1qusdce-HQR4DUKe5qeKlmk2Mt62RCmTGLfvegsRVhYAMeOJtE/s1600/Sadar+Hills+District+Demand.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMq5u2PjvfB2dTPCu6GZHBUXPtoJVoofg58BkcUKoHTzy6BESv-UodqLbM4fkXdlqRhYlrTp0a5AFML01hYe6UpVuaJv1qusdce-HQR4DUKe5qeKlmk2Mt62RCmTGLfvegsRVhYAMeOJtE/s200/Sadar+Hills+District+Demand.JPG" /></a></div>Kangpokpi, September 11, 2014: The more than four decades old Sadar Hills issue is likely to put the State Government in a clammy situation once again with the Kuki Inpi, Sadar Hills, on behalf of the people of Sadar Hills, calling upon all Kuki civil organizations for a public meeting on September 15 to discuss the Sadar Hills issue. 
 
The longest and, perhaps, the most profound public movement ever, referred to as 123 days agitation, from July 1 to October 31 in 2011, the Sadar hills issue rendered the population of Manipur, both valley and hills in a strangle like situation. The issue ended with the signing of an MoU between the State Government and SHDDC leaders in the midnight of October 31, 2011 at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Imphal. 
 
The Sadar Hills movement is likely to take place once again with the Kuki Inpi, Sadar Hills calling for a public meeting on the issue of Gamnom-Sapormeina on September 15. 
 
Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills General Secretary, N Sehjalien, said that after more than four decades of public movement on Sadar Hills districthood issue, the Kuki Inpi, Sadar Hills – House of the Kukis- has called a crucial public meeting on the issue of Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council, Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Council Act 1971 (Parliament Act No.76 of 1971, 26 December, 1971). 
 
The Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills articulated the people’s unhappiness against Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, who vowed to declare Sadar Hills as a full-fledged district within 6 months after the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly. But the CM has failed to translate his promise into reality even after 3 years approximately. 
 
The Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills has, therefore, called the public meeting to discuss on the issue of complete implementation of Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Council Act, 1971, N Sehjalien asserted. 
 
According to Kuki Inpi, Sadar Hills General Secretary, apart from Ministers, MLAs, MDCs and former leaders of Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee, leaders of block-wise Kuki Inpi, SAHILCA, Kuki Women Union Sadar Hills, Area-wise Chief Associations, Kuki Students’ Organization Sadar Hills, TSA Sadar Hills, TTC Sadar Hills, KOHR and various other social workers would be attending the said meeting. 
 
Some noted writers have pigeonholed Sadar Hills Movements so far into two phases - the movement that covered the period from 1971 to 2010 as the First Phase and the movement that occurred in the year 2011, also described as ‘Public Movement’ in view of the mass response and participation, as the second phase. Any further movement after the public meeting on September 15, would be the third phase of Sadar Hills movement in Manipur. 
 
Seikhomang Khongsai, President of Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, asserted that the MoU signed between the State Government and the SHDDC leaders only suspended the agitation. 
 
The movement for Sadar Hills, however, was kept alive. The sacrifices and sufferings of the people of Sadar Hills, therefore, in pursuit of their goal to attain justice, political autonomy, administrative power and economic development would not go in vain, pointed out the KISH Chief. He further asserted that autonomy of the Sadar Hills would consolidate the integrity of Manipur while prolonged delay in resolving the issue would only create a radical political change in Manipur and would remain a political blunder for the authority concerned. 
 
In 1971, during the process for granting Statehood to Manipur, the Government of India promulgated an Act of Parliament, called Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Council Act, 1971 (vide Section 4 of Sub-Section 3, Bill No. 76 of 26/12/1971) for safeguarding the hill areas and protection of the tribals in Manipur, Seikhomang Khongsai said adding that the Act provided for the creation of 6 Autonomous District Councils in the hill areas of Manipur for ultimate conversion of the State into a full-fledged district, viz., Manipur North Autonomous District (Senapati), Sadar Hills Autonomous District (Sadar Hills), Manipur East Autonomous District (Ukhrul), Tengnoupal Autonomous District (Chandel), Manipur South Autonomous District (Churachandpur) and Manipur West Autonomous District (Tamenglong). 
 
A notification was, thus, issued by SM Krishnatry, the then Chief Secretary to the Government of Manipur (vide No. 28/1/71 of dated 14/02/1972). Subsequently, Manipur attained Statehood in 1972 under Article 371-C of the Constitution of India. And, out of the six said autonomous councils five of them were given full-fledged district status, with the exception of Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council. The district continues to be under the North District of Manipur awaiting to be declared a full-fledged district even though it has a fully functional ADC since 1971, the KISH supremo pointed out. 
 
A thing is worth if granted to when demanded; rubbish as useless debris when no more desired or solicited, quoted the supremo of KISH while adding that in view of the legitimacy and legality of the demand, an amicable solution would be better than repressive measures and indifference in dealing on the part of the Government on the Sadar Hills issue. 
 
Tracing the Sadar Hills movement in 2011 or 123 days of agitation the Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills President said that undoubtedly 2011 Sadar Hills movement was unique in terms of mass response and participation and also the fact that the issue went up to the level of the Union Government, the Prime Minister of India and even the then her Excellency, the President of India. 
 
True in the sense that the 2011 Sadar Hills movement was a failure as Sadar Hills once again failed to attain the goal of districthood while considering the Manipur State Government request to have faith once more in its sincerity to solve and address the issue as well as the tremendous hardship meted out to the people of Manipur, stated the KISH supremo. 
 
This time too if any movement is to be initiated, a competent committee will be formed again to spearhead the movement pointed out the KISH chief while soliciting the presence of all who are concerned with Sadar Hills issue. 
 
Source: The Sangai Express

Public meeting lined up to discuss Sadar Hills

Kangpokpi, September 11, 2014: The more than four decades old Sadar Hills issue is likely to put the State Government in a clammy situation ...

Manipur ADC members reiterate demand

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsI_-N2AvLyin6vqdjpVIK5sR9skRTqTjoqrH6vXKAB29-tCxNS5EGLkRvWHm93hJLSfBb8SmWycFl7GOsdhUGrv5mTN1ZIdtkWs-kpf7_52ZDKxNWpFO0k1WagtcD27XvBF4dI1J0CaR4/s1600/Manipur+ADC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsI_-N2AvLyin6vqdjpVIK5sR9skRTqTjoqrH6vXKAB29-tCxNS5EGLkRvWHm93hJLSfBb8SmWycFl7GOsdhUGrv5mTN1ZIdtkWs-kpf7_52ZDKxNWpFO0k1WagtcD27XvBF4dI1J0CaR4/s200/Manipur+ADC.jpg" /></a></div>New Delhi, September 8, 2014 (NNN): The members of Autonomous District Councils (ADC) of Manipur have expressed belief that strengthening the ADCs under the Sixth Schedule will bring down the unrest and chaos in Manipur’s hill areas and development and progress will subsequently follow. 
 
'Strengthening ADCs will bring down unrest & chaos in hill areas' 
 
After their ten-day campaign in New Delhi for the devolution of powers to the six ADCs of Manipur, the members returned to Manipur today. Several ADC members had arrived in New Delhi on August 27 and met Central leaders including the President of India. They also staged sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar on September 5. 
 
ADC member from Churachandpur, H Mangchinkhup informed that Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh assured the ADC members he would look into the matter and address it at the earliest. The ADC members also met DoNER Minister General (Rtd) VK Singh, who said he would collect all the relevant documents on the ADC of Manipur and address the matter after a thorough study. Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju had reportedly told the members that the devolution of powers to the ADCs in Manipur is a must and assured them his utmost service on the issue. 
 
The ADC members alleged that successive governments, both in the State and Centre, have denied them their rights and powers under the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council Act, 1971. This led to a boycott call and for 20 years, the ADCs were nonfunctioning in Manipur hill areas. 
 
In 2010, election to ADCs was held under the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council, Third Amendment Act 2008. "But to our utter dismay even as we complete four years we see no change and are denied of powers bestowed under the said Act. According to the new Act, there were 26 (twenty six) subjects enlisted under Section 29 in sub-section (1) of the principal Act," the ADC members stated. 
 
According to them, the existing 6 ADCs, i.e., Churachandpur, Chandel, Sadar Hills, Senapati, Ukhrul and Tamenglong were installed in the year 1973 in pursuance of the North Eastern Reorganization Act, 1971 and later passed as Parliamentary Act called ‘The Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council Act, 1971’. "However, due to non devolution of the powers and functions under the said Acts and Rules, the ADC Elections was withheld since 1989 in demand for extending the provisions of the Sixth Scheduled Provision of the Indian Constitution to these ADCs." 
 
The ADC members further said that three successive State governments had adopted resolutions for 6th schedule implementation based on the recommendation of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) Manipur. However, the issue was kept in abeyance by the State Government despite repeated reminders by the Central Government. 
 
Reiterating their demand for implementation of Extension of Sixth Scheduled Provision of the Constitution to all the 6 ADCs, the members lamented that the hill areas of Manipur is the only tribal areas in North East India “which is ignored, unattended and unjustly left out from extension of the Sixth Schedule Provision of the Constitution of India.” 
 
Several memorandums have been submitted to the State as well as to the Central Govt. to “redress our grievances, unfortunately all these prayer have so far remained unnoticed," the members stated. "We feel proud to be part of the Indian democracy system, but it pained our heart to experience alienation, discrimination, deprivation, and subjugation.” 
 
Source: Morung Express

Manipur ADC members reiterate demand

New Delhi, September 8, 2014 (NNN): The members of Autonomous District Councils (ADC) of Manipur have expressed belief that strengthening th...

ADC members of Manipur take their plight to Delhi

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCsbaL-yAvUgDsSstP-3LppruGdL-9q4E4LBLOjQlzNzpGo5ai1dDPvnQ-Dtphtk5uU3ZPcoJ676GZNQHHwxBZr1C3elTve0f3w5crlE4PFA8HV9Bpe3LDxhQg41xJjuyT_PoPUi5ImKR/s1600/Manipur+Map.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCsbaL-yAvUgDsSstP-3LppruGdL-9q4E4LBLOjQlzNzpGo5ai1dDPvnQ-Dtphtk5uU3ZPcoJ676GZNQHHwxBZr1C3elTve0f3w5crlE4PFA8HV9Bpe3LDxhQg41xJjuyT_PoPUi5ImKR/s200/Manipur+Map.png" /></a></div>New Delhi, September 4, 2014: Members of Autonomous District Council (ADC) from Manipur will carry out protest in New Delhi tomorrow, September 5 demanding the devolution of the powers and functions to the Council. 
 
Large number of ADC members from Manipur have arrived New Delhi today and they are all set to carry out protest at Jantar Mantar from 3 pm to 6 pm. "We the Autonomous District Councils, Manipur would like to draw your kind attention that successive governments both in the State and Centre have denied our rights and power under the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council Act, 1971’. Due this situation a boycott call was made and for 20 years the ADCs were nonfunctioning in Manipur hill areas," the ADC members said today. 
 
In 2010 election to ADCs were held under the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council, Third(3rd) Amendment Act 2008. However, the situation of the ADCs remains the same. "Therefore, we request you to highlight our grievances in your esteem Paper, Television, websites, as we sit in demonstration here in the national capital," the ADC members added. 
 
According to these ADC members, the existing 6 Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) in Manipur i.e.Churachandpur, Chandel, Sadar Hills, Senapati, Ukhrul and Tamenglong were installed in the year 1973 in pursuance of the North Eastern Reorganization Act, 1971 and later passed as Parliamentary Act called ‘The Manipur(Hill Areas) District Council Act, 1971’. 
 
"However, due to non devolution of the powers and functions under the said Acts and Rules the ADC Elections was withheld since 1989 in demand for extending the provisions of the Sixth Scheduled Provision of the Indian Constitution to these ADCs," they stated. 
 
These ADC members further said that three successive state governments in the State had adopted resolutions for 6th schedule implementation based on the recommendation of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) Manipur. However, the issue was kept in abeyance by the State Government despite repeated reminders by the Centre Government. 
 
After 20 years, the ADCs were revived and elections were held in 2010, with a renewed hope under the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council, Third (3rd) Amendment Act, 2008. "But to our utter dismay even as we complete four years we see no change and are denied of powers bestowed under the said Act. According to the new Act, there were 26 (twenty six) subjects enlisted under Section 29 in sub-section (1) of the principal Act," the ADC members also said. 
 
"Hence, we reiterate and demand for implementation of the long pending demand for Extension of Sixth Scheduled Provision of the Constitution in the Hill Areas of Manipur to all the 6(six) ADCs," they stated. 
 
According to the ADC members, the hill areas of Manipur is the only tribal areas in North East India which is ignored, unattended and unjustly left out from extension of the Sixth Schedule Provision of the Constitution of India, whereas, all other Tribal Areas in the whole of the North Eastern State such as Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam and Tripura were under 6th scheduled Provision to safeguard the interest, customs and culture of the tribals. "We feel proud to be part of the Indian democracy system, but it pained our heart to experience alienation, discrimination, deprivation and subjugation. Several memorandums have been submitted to the State as well as to the Central Govt. to redress our grievances, unfortunately all these prayer have so far remained unnoticed," the ADC members further said. 
 
"We strongly believe that strengthening the ADCs under the Sixth Schedule will bring down the unrest and chaos in Manipur’s hill areas and development and progress will subsequently follow," the ADC members added. 
 
Source: Morung Express

ADC members of Manipur take their plight to Delhi

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