Talk on dists creation : Next round in April
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OSR/Ukhrul Times
IMPHAL, Jan 30: The State Government has agreed to present a proposal to resolve the issue pertaining to the creation of seven new districts in Manipur in April, 2025.
The seven districts–Jiribam, Kamjong, Kak-ching, Tengnoupal, Noney, Pherzawl, and Kangpokpi were created by the then Congress Government late in the evening of December 8, 2016.
As announced, the tripartite talks between the Government of India, the Government of Manipur, and the United Naga Council (UNC) was held at Senapati District Headquarters today.
The meeting focused on the UNC’s demand to roll back the creation of seven new districts in Manipur, which were notified by the State Government on December 8, 2016.
A 12-member delegation from the UNC led by its president Ng Lorho participated in the meeting. The delegation also included representatives from All Naga Students' Association (ANSAM), Naga Women's Union and Naga People's Organisation (NPO).
Representing the Government of Manipur were Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh and Home Commissioner N Ashok Kumar.
The Government of India was represented by AK Mishra, Advisor (North East), Ministry of Home Affairs.
During the discussions, the UNC leadership reiterated their demand for the rollback of the seven districts, emphasizing that the decision had disrupted the traditional administrative structure of Naga-inhabited areas. They argued that the move had political motives and did not consider the sentiments of the Naga people.
After extensive deliberations, it was mutually agreed that the representatives of the Manipur Government would present a proposal in the next round of tripartite talks, which is scheduled to be held in April 2025.
The outcome of this meeting is expected to determine the way forward in addressing the UNC’s concerns. The creation of new districts has been a contentious issue since the State Govt issued the notification in 2016.
IMPHAL, Jan 30: The State Government has agreed to present a proposal to resolve the issue pertaining to the creation of seven new districts in Manipur in April, 2025.
The seven districts–Jiribam, Kamjong, Kak-ching, Tengnoupal, Noney, Pherzawl, and Kangpokpi were created by the then Congress Government late in the evening of December 8, 2016.
As announced, the tripartite talks between the Government of India, the Government of Manipur, and the United Naga Council (UNC) was held at Senapati District Headquarters today.
The meeting focused on the UNC’s demand to roll back the creation of seven new districts in Manipur, which were notified by the State Government on December 8, 2016.
A 12-member delegation from the UNC led by its president Ng Lorho participated in the meeting. The delegation also included representatives from All Naga Students' Association (ANSAM), Naga Women's Union and Naga People's Organisation (NPO).
Representing the Government of Manipur were Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh and Home Commissioner N Ashok Kumar.
The Government of India was represented by AK Mishra, Advisor (North East), Ministry of Home Affairs.
During the discussions, the UNC leadership reiterated their demand for the rollback of the seven districts, emphasizing that the decision had disrupted the traditional administrative structure of Naga-inhabited areas. They argued that the move had political motives and did not consider the sentiments of the Naga people.
After extensive deliberations, it was mutually agreed that the representatives of the Manipur Government would present a proposal in the next round of tripartite talks, which is scheduled to be held in April 2025.
The outcome of this meeting is expected to determine the way forward in addressing the UNC’s concerns. The creation of new districts has been a contentious issue since the State Govt issued the notification in 2016.