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Imphal TimesRegd.No. MANENG /2013/51092 Volume 6, Issue 474 Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Maliyapham Palcha kumsing 3416 Rs. 2/-

IT NewsImphal, June 18,

At what could be term as atwist to the political dramaover the move by dissidentBJP MLAs for replacement ofChief Minister N. Biren Singh,Central leadership of the BJPis all set to rev iew theperformances of the BJPMLAs of var iousconstituencies in both Innerand Outer ManipurParliamentary Constituenciesin the 17th Lok Sabha Election,a source told Imphal Times.Whether the development isrelated with the political crisisor not is matter yet to beconfirmed, however, thecomplex nature of the politicalcrisis in the BJP led coalitiongovernment in the state hasleft no choice to the centralleadership of the BJP but toremain silent.On the other hand, sourcefurther stated that half of theBJP MLAs are still in thedissident camp but some haveleft the camp. News reportappeared at some of the localdailies said that 17 BJP MLAshave signed for replacementof N. Biren Singh from the post

Political crisis remains unsettled; BJPCentral leaders to review MLAs performance

during the 17th Lok Sabha Electionof Chief Minister. But as persource at least 10 BJP MLAsnow are not in the dissidents’camp. In the current stateAssembly there are 21 BJPMLAs, 8 congress MLAs and1 TMC MLA joined the BJP tosupport the governmenthowever, they are still yet tobe counted as BJP MLAsofficially. The source furtherstated that it is from among the21 BJP MLAs that will decidethe fate of N. Biren Singh.Talking to Imphal Times, animportant BJP leader whosebackground is the RSS saidthat the RSS had neverinterfere with the governmentformation or change ofleadership even as BJP is their‘Parivaar’.“During the visit of oneimportant RSS member in thelast during December last yearin Manipur we d id notinformed about it to thegovernment and had not takenany assistant from thegovernment”, one RSSmember told Imphal Timeswhen asked whether theappealed as reported to anewspaper could decide thefate of either N. Biren Singh orTh. Bishwajit.

Another source from NewDelhi said that as thearithmetic fails to prove in thenumber game, the central BJPnow believes in Chemistry tostrengthen BJP government inthe state. The Chemistry in thestrengthening of the BJPgovernment in the state ofManipur however, is in thehand of the Speaker of theManipur LegislativeAssembly, YumnamKhemchand. This is beingstated as the Speaker candecide the fate of 7 CongressMLAs at any time as the casefor disqualification of themremains with the speaker.At this crucial stage ofManipur’s political theatre,Speaker Yumnam Khemchand,who got elected as BJP MLAremain as the most maturedpolitician. His stand to remainas neutral as he is the speakerof the state assembly withoutjo in ing any of the side isapprec iated by v ar iouspolitical analysts.To so lve the pol iticalb lunde r, the decis ion toreview performances of theBJP MLAs in the 17th LokSabha Election by the centralBJP leadership appeared as

the only means to solve thecrisis amicably.BJP MP Dr. RK Ranjan wonthe 17th Lok Sabha Electionby getting 263,632 votes thatis 34.72% of the total votecaste. Rival Con gresscandidate O. Nabakishoregets 245,877 votes anddefeated. A review on votesthat the BJP candidate gotconstituency wise may be achemistry to show theperformance of the BJPMLAs. The source said thatBJP being one of the largestpolitical party in the worldand most disciplined partywill do the needful for solvingthe crisis without hurting anyMLAs or Ministers but bystrengthening the party.The source further said thatMLAs and Minister who areon the side of the ChiefMinister had reported toCentral BJP leaders statingthat the dissidents are ofthose MLAs /ministers whotried to sabotage the party inthe Lok Shaba election atboth seats and were againstthe NAMO mission .Meanwhile, Chief Minister N.Biren Singh is likely to returnImphal tomorrow.

IT NewsImphal, June 18,

Fitting tributes was paid to theMartyrs of June uprising of2001 at Kekrupat today.People from all the walks of lifecame to pay homage to thedeparted souls who sacrificedtheir lives while safeguardingthe integrity of the state onJune 18, 2001 pro testingagainst the June 14 BangkokDeclaration where a dubiousand contentious clause‘without territorial limits’ wereadded to the agreementsigned between NSCN (IM)and Government of Indiaceasefire agreement whichprovoked the people of thestate to openly revolt againstit. Various governmentbuildings including the stateassembly, official residenciesof the MLAs, Ministers andpolitical party offices wereburnt down during theagitation. Various personsfrom different communitiespaid homage to the departedsouls at the Kekrupat memorial

Fitting tribute paid to martyrs2001 June uprising

complex.Revenue Minister KaramShyam, Education MinisterTh. Radheshyam, MLASuchindro @Yaima, Ex-MP Dr.T. Meinya and Wife of ChiefMinister N. Biren Singh , N.Ongbi Heiyanu were also seenpaying tribute to the martyrsof June uprising at Kekrupat.AMUCO and UCM observesthe day as “ 18TH The GreatJune Uprising Day and UnityDay” at Kekrupat, as usual.Speaking to the reporters,Chairman of the 18TH GreatJune Uprising Day and Unityday Observation Committee,Devan Sharma said thatManipur was an independentnation until India annexed thenation on October 1949.He added people need to recallon how the 18 precious liveswere lost and 3 other in thefollowing protest in June 2001.He further said that with theimmediate response of thepeople and the shut downcalled by different civil societyorganisations to protest thedeclaration and the ultimate

mass protest on June 18, inwhich the 18 people were killedin firing and the way in whichthe State Assembly wereburned down by the angryprotestors. He continued thatoffices of the different politicalparties were also torched.Divide and rule policy wasexercise between h ill andplain, Devan added and saidthat the martyrs whosacr if iced their lives forsafeguarding of the land mustnot be forgotten.In connection with the “ 18TH

The Great June Uprising Dayand Unity Day” a blooddonation camp was also heldat Kekrupat. Similar blooddonation camp was also heldat Thoubal Wangma Taba.The b lood donation campwas organised by RoyalFitness Academy Gym , RFAThoubal under thesupervision of Blood Bank &Transfusion Unit, DistrictHospital Thoubal under thetheme “Tears of Mothercannot Save Her Child, Butyour Blood Can”

IT NewsImphal, June 18,

Minister Th. Bishwajit, whois believe to the leaders of thedissident BJP MLAsrevolting for replacement ofChief Minister N. Biren Singhtoday said that central leadersof the BJP will come toManipur and so lve thepresent crisis.The Minister arr ived atImphal Airpor t today

Central leaders will come and decide for solution– Th. Bishwajit

afternoon. He has been inNew Delhi since politicalcrisis erupted in the BJP ledcoalition government overthe leadership crisis.Talking to reporters soon afterhis arrival at Imphal Airport,Minister Bishwajit said thatthere is noth ing likedissidents among the BJPMLAs. Skipping to reportersqueries regarding the changeof Leadership Bishwajit saidthat he is not the authority to

speak anything about theparty matter.“The Central BJP leaders willcome and bring a solution tothe present crisis”, Bishwajitsaid.On a question regarding theremoval of PWD and Powerfrom him, Bishwajit said thatremoval of portfolio is in theprerogative of the ChiefMinister. Bishwajit howeversaid that blame on both thedepartment for the present

IT NewsImphal, June, 18,

Education, Labour &Employment, MinisterThokchom Radheshyam saidthat the understanding of thesociety towards therehabilitated individuals canhelp them in coping andreturning to the normal life. Tofight against the substancemisuse, it is important to createawareness about the ill-effectsof alcoholism and substanceabuse on the individual, thefamily and society, he added.The Minister was speaking asa ch ief guest at the 3 rd

Anniversary Celebration ofHolistic Vista Substance UseDisorders Treatment Centre,Ningthemcha Karong onMonday. He explained thatdrug abuse is a social disease,a problem that has to beaddressed in a co llectivemanner and free the societyfrom the issues of substanceabuse. He said that af terrehabilitation , when theindividual returned to theirfamilies it is of utmost

importance that the familymembers and f riends treatthem with trust and love, forsuspicion can easily relapsethe disorder of the individualinto being an abuser again. Healso warned about the effectsof passive smoking, theinhalation of smoke, called‘second-hand smoke’ bypersons o ther than theintended “active” smokerwhich directly affects the lifeof others.Th. Radheshyam, sharing hisexper ience of working ascounselor, said that not asingle individual wants tobecome a bad person .Everyone understands thatthere is noth ing moreimportant than ‘life’. Butsomehow due to certaincircumstances and influencepeople tend to incline towardsthe wrong path, becoming anoffender. However, one’sdecision and confidence tobecome a better person bringsa holistic change to one’s lifeand to the life of others. Headded these indiv idualbecomes an example for others

who had undergone the samestruggle of being a substanceabuser.Th. Radheshyam alsoemphasized on the importanceto safeguard the youngsterfrom substance abuse. Heurged the attendants of thecelebration of Holistic VistaSubstance Use DisordersTreatment Centre to becomethe guide who would save thegenerations to come fromsubstances abuse. He saidthere are thousands of peoplewho need help and properguidance to return to normallife by overcoming theseissues and creating massawareness is of utmostimportance.Chief Editor, KangleipakkiMeira, WangkhemchaShyamjai informed thegathering that the governmentofficial has also assured toextend help according to needand requirement of the inmatesof the centre. He said that everylocality of State is also fightingagainst the drug abuse as oneof the main causes to safeguardthe future.

Societal understanding will helpimprove the rehabilitated

individuals: Th. RadheshyamIT NewsImphal, June 18,

Manipur Maoist in a statementon the condition of Manipursaid all questions of the peopleregarding the revolutionarymovement must be answered.The statement said that thegovernment is terrorizing thepeople in the name of NSAand fake encounters and therebels are also doing thingswhich are against the people.The price of one kilo of ricehas shot up to fifty rupees. Atsuch a time, instead of keepingmum those who callthemselves communist shouldstop those who are stealing therice and distribute it those whoneed it. If Dr Nara leads sucha movement and go to prisonfor it, people will definitelygarland him. Saying that oneis a communist, one isconcerned about the people,is reading Marxist literaturewill not result into anything.One has to show that one is acommunist th rough theiractivities, only then people

financial crisis is baseless.On being asked whether hewill accept if the portfolios arereturn to him, Bishwajit saidthat he will think over it.The Minister appealed themedia fraternity not to misleadthe people by playing divideand rule among the BJP MLAs.“I am not the authority to sayanything regarding theindifferences but it will be thecentral leaders who willdecide”, Bishwajit said.

Manipur Maoist urges for unity and strengtheningmission journalism, patriotic regional forces

will accept the person as aleader. On the other hand, theeditors of news papers are nowthe panelists of thediscussion programs in theelectronic media. They discusson important matters givingthe public knowledge aboutthose matter but they stillcarry advertisement of thegovernment without evenconsidering the parties whichare giv ing theseadvertisements, without eventhinking that the ruling partyis good or bad. The moreadver tisement they get themore money they earn for theirnewspapers. In this context,we can th ink about whypeople are taking 200-300rupees and participating in theelection. The gap betweentheory and practice hasaffected this society badly. Ifone is little educated, onedoes not want to activism, inorder to be called a think tankmany are doing Phd andpublishing books. Intellectualactivism is not just going aschief guest in programs but

working with therevolutionaries and standingwith them shoulder to theshoulder in the revolutionarymovement.Maoist Communist PartyManipur is not disheartenedin any away since the urge forchange among the poor andtoiling masses of Manipur isever increasing. People havelost faith in all the nationalparties. Now people do nottrust that India will give us agood future. This is a goodobjective condition for therevolutionary movement. Atthe point, we need to developmission journalism, patrioticregional forces, progressiveintellectual activ ism, anddemocratic social activism andcollectively work together.Maoists are trying to developthe regional forces, in thiscontext. North EastDevelopment Party (NEIDP)’sideology is based eclecticismand they are gather ingwhoever they could find tostrengthen their organization.Given this, Maoists will not

include this party in the unitybased on regionalism till theychange their organizationalpractice. Manipur People’sParty which is the one of theoldest political parties inManipur and the problemailing them was the financialir regularities. There is noconfusion regarding PRJA.So, there is nothing much totalk about them.Maoists are keeping a closeeye on the matter however theparty will take definitive actiontowards people who swindleparty funds. Furthermore, theremaining regional parties arecentrist and given that they arenot build ing theirorganizations, they are not yetpart of this unity. Maoists aredoing whatever they can tohelp the armed parties howeverit has not interfered in theirinternal affairs. If they createproblems for the people,Maoists will withdraw all thehelp, the statement stated. Thestatement urges the people fortheir support in the buildingtactical unity with other forces.