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A quisling generation unmaketh Manipur in 1949
A quisling generation unmaketh Manipur in 1949
Wahengbam Pathou
Contd from previous issue
An election campaign time, as envisaged by the founding fathers of the constitution is a hectic and jam packed schedule for organizing public meetings, holding rallies and door to door canvassing in order to spell out the policy and programs formulated by a particular political party and on behalf of the party, the candidate of that political party who is in the electoral fray must tread a mammoth terrain to endear himself and his party (just himself if he is an independent candidate) to the people. This is precisely what was emphasized by the founding fathers of the Indian constitution. Sadly, as per Ng. Tompok’s attitude, it was below his dignity to go door-to-door canvassing. This was his considered opinion during his lifetime. Given his sheer arrogant attitude, one can only conclude hubris ruled him. How well were the people of Manipur well ‘served’, well ‘redeemed’ and well ‘liberated’ during the Rajya Sabha tenures of Ng. Tompok from 1954-56 and 1978-84 which were quite troublesome times and a spot of bother in the annals of Manipur history. considering coupled with having an extreme negative out of the way, out of sync pure humbug, sincerity lacking leader, say in clear cut terms, hold him in good stead, does not augur well for his political standing, Ng. Tompok was rather interested in grandstanding that political standing, hubris ruled him on what consideration was he selected R.S. M.P. idiosyncratic gist, eccentric, schizophrenia, megalomania, oddball, screwball when elder brother was king, So long as Maharaja Bodh Chandra, wahou, split in M.S.C. and all the hullaballoo of agitation But for whose and take When S. Krishnamohon finally took the political plunge, one of the first to register himself as Congressman, the insurgent outfit People’s Liberation Army visited him, used as foil, utilized to push ward his agenda, wannabe C.M., out of power, so why not take recourse to merge Manipur, case of curiosity killed the cat phenomenon. Get a slice of taste under India’s dispensation, hopes belied, clearly under spell of illusion of fair treatment by India, the contrary opposite happened presented disastrous budget Maharaja Bodh Chandra had low opinion about him, night of shame split in the Congress satyagraha, acceptance of ministerial positions, root cause of split in the Congress Tompok Congress/Tomal Congress, Bhoodan andolan complete failure in Manipur, did not part away with an inch of land that plaything in the hands of, Manipur slayer henchmen acerbically tongue lash, 1972 M.P.P. stood last, Constitution making committee how could Khwai Brahmapur resident represent Bishnupur, 1952 mock territorial exercise, from 53 to 30, Rajya Sabha membership quislings were amply rewarded, first R.S. member, basket of deplorable About Sinam Krishnamohon, plaything in the hands of Elangbam Tompok portrayed himself as rare breed of politician possessing great selfless virtues when he resigned from his position as a government clerk in Churachand Maharaj’s administration and took plunge in politics. He was taken be a selfless man, godly figure, heaven-sent boon who wholeheartedly threw himself in the service of the people with conviction, drive and sacrifice in some circles, especially the people living in the Singjamei-Yaiskul-Burma Road belt. Little did these people laden with mistaken belief in their mind and overall psyche realize that Elangbam Tompok was a sheer destabilizing factor in the Manipur politics from 1947-49. Right after the lapse of the British paramountcy, when by people Chinga session People tend to speak of him in glowing terms. However, in crude analysis, people were fooled by his self portrayal. It is easy to fool the people of Manipur, perhaps the easiest of quite a few many people to beguile, Chinga Session in whose considerations who The roots of this lay in visceral hatred for when elder brother would be king, our career prospects would be left in lurch. Careerist, impervious, nincompoops, hubris ruled the Meiteis, unsparing, without mincing any words Were among the earliest masters of art Driven by an irresistible urge to dethrone king and make Manipur integral part of India so that they would take over the reins of administration occupying the plum posts Supremely erred, aghast at the level of disorientation and confusion Congress politicians stooped into spilt the beans, take swipe, potshots component forming a part of intelligentsia but to name a few, These trouble maker of co courtesy an undoing by a horde of, covetous of power in the interests of historical review of a particular age dwelling on the tumult and during the height of Quit Gaddi campaign. new dawn new age and new hope for Manipur beckons, quislings were amply rewarded As transition was witnessed from monarchical Saturday, the 15th October of 1949, Twin frontal assaults were made on dissolution of elected Assembly without any rhyme and reason bonfire of democracy dismissal of elected government travesty of democracy forfeited of sovereignty subsequently turned to agitation mode. when their attention was riveted towards smell and sniffing for power. Implode, deplorably denigrate, traction Generosity, self aggrandizement laid in a public meeting organized by Manipur State Congress in Kakching information available on the precursor of Yaiskul centric in character Vitriolic, vile, vicious vilification campaign Quit Gaddi Movement was worst manifestation of contemptuous disrespect of the by an upstart motley of self serving, self seeking power hungry It was a sacrilege, profanation by unknowing, ignoramous, ignoble, ignominious, insensitive distasteful badmouthing, shouting Hindi catchphrases, Irabot hoisting Pakhangba paphal at Chinga, from 53 Assembly members to mere 30 Advisory council members, Tangkhul are the biggest losers of Indian democracy Manipur Raja jhootha hai bhulomat, bhulomat jhootha mantra goonda, Manipur Maharaja jhootha hai, Vande Mataram Vile innuendos, insinuating whisper campaign were spread Kick the potbellied king in his stomach, make assassination bid on the life of Sanasam Gourahari when he returns from Sana Konung, his office, by pushing a drum from Chinga hilltop, he was forewarned and cautioned by his family well wishers avoid and not to take the Chinga route while returning from office, advised to take alternate route Kunjangam Vaiphei, R.K. Narajit, R.K. Sanahal summoned to Sana Konung when outnumbered Chingakham Leikai, Yaiskul resonated with sounds of khurum wooden sandals Quit Gaddi movement was a Yaiskul centric movement, resorted to by a vocal minority in Yaiskul-Singjamei areas where people of anti monarchical outlook resided, Sougaijam Samarendra and Elangbam Tompok who were elected in 1948 elections were residents of these places. The movement was not strong in the rest of Imphal where royalist Praja Shanti were arrested. To make impact, just join chorus at the Telegraph office and Yaiskul chitter-chatter, grapevine irabot threw tantrums, peevish, a man given to feats and bouts of wild temperament, a mass leader from outward, exterior appearance but given short temper tantrums. geographical, cultural and ethnical Southeast Asia 26 July, 1908 - Sunday, 9 December, 1955 - Friday Date 20 July, 1949 – Wednesday C.R. No. 22 of 20.7.49 21 July, 1949 – Thursday Formal orders issued by Chief Secretary 22 July, 1949 – Friday Complete denial of civil liberties in Manipur 23 July, 1949 – Saturday Emergent meeting working committee of the Manipur State Congress 24 July, 1949 – Sunday 25 July, 1949 – Monday Quit Gaddi 26 July, 1949 – Tuesday King’s dethronement is sure, Maharaja Bodh Chandra’s memo to Chief Minister Capt. M.K. Priya Brata 27 July, 1949 – Wednesday Hill M.L.A.’s meeting