Imphal, April 16 : Alleging the PDA candidate of Outer Manipur constituency, Mani Charenamei of violating the Model Code of Conduct published by the Election Commission of India, RTI Activist, L Ibomcha, and former Secretary (Law) and Ex-MLA has sought the detention of Mani Charenamei under NSA to the Chief Election Commissioner.
L Ibomcha has wrote to the CEC, N Gopalaswami, Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi referring to news reports in local dailies on April 12 issues based on the statement made by Mani at election rallies at Kasom Khullen, Lambui, Nambashi, Phungyar, public ground of Kamjong in Ukhrul on April 9 and 10 .
The complaint letter of L Ibomcha which was made available to the press alleges Mani Charenamei of making provocative and inflammatory statements on the contemptuous issue of integration of all contagious Naga inhabited areas of Manipur to the state of Nagaland with a view to form a 'Nagalim' on the basis of Naga Community.
The complaint letter contends that Mani Charenamei has attempted to disturb harmony among the different communities in the state and to incite violence in Manipur.
L Ibomcha accused Mani of committing offences under Section 123 (3-A) and 125 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951; Section 124-A and 153-A of IPC for sedition and promoting enmity between different groups; Section 2 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1961 for questioning the territorial integrity or frontiers of India; and Section 3(2) of the National Security Act, for preventing him from acting in any manner prejudicial to the security of the State Government.
Further, the complaint letter stated that in order to prevent Mani from acting in any manner prejudicial to the maintenance of public order, his detention under Section 3(2) of the NSA, 1980 may be recommended.
Campaigns for Outer Manipur concludes
Imphal | April 15 : Campaigns for Outer Manipur Parliamentary constituency concluded Tuesday evening. Manipur will go to polls for the Outer constituency Thursday, April 16, joining the nation in its first phase election to the 15th Lok Sabha. In the said state elections, over 17 (seven) lakh voters will decide the fate of nine candidates in the state’s lone seat for the Outer Manipur Parliamentary constituency.
The nine candidates of the Outer Manipur Parliamentary constituency are LB. Sona of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), D. Loli Adanee of the BJP, Jhangso Baite of the Congress, Mani Charanamei of the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA), Jamkhongam Haokip of the Rashtrya Janata Dal (RJD), Rose Mangshi Haokip of the Lok Janashakti Party (LJP), ValleyRose, Thangkhajin and Lalammoi Paite as Independent candidates.
Meanwhile, campaigns for the Outer Manipur constituency concluded Tuesday evening at about 4:00. Following the conclusion of the campaign, voting ballots and electronic voting machines (EVMs) have been sent to the respective assembly constituencies for the elections, as per reports. According to the reports, election officers and those on duties have also been deputed to their concerned constituencies.
In the said elections, 17, 35, 982 registered voters, as per Election Commission, are set to exercise their franchise and elect their representatives in 2193 polling stations. This is reported to be 132 more than the previous election. Meanwhile, as per unofficial source, Churachandpur district has the highest number of voters numbering 1, 75,696 with Tamenglong having the least – 78, 126 voters. Ukhrul district has 1, 00,994 voters, Senapati district- 1, 44,383, Chandel district - 91, 406 while seven Assembly Constituencies (ACs) of Thoubal district lying within the same constituency has 1, 85,021, and Jiribam AC has 26, 587, added the unofficial source.
On the other hand, it is perhaps interesting to note that campaigns hit high with the various candidates and their concerned political parties wooing the voters over the past days with various assurances and promises ranging from peace and development to rights of the indigenous people of the hills. However, with hardly a day left for the voting, the candidates are now left to the mercy of the voters to elect their representative for the 15th Lok Sabha elections.
It is also interesting to note the Congress, BJP and the PDA are seen as the main rivals in the Outer Manipur Parliamentary constituency with the party and the candidates reportedly taking a hit at one another during the campaigns and assuring better things than the other. But, with the campaigns over , they are for the moment left to the mercy of the voters and only time can perhaps tell who the people elect as their representative.
The nine candidates of the Outer Manipur Parliamentary constituency are LB. Sona of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), D. Loli Adanee of the BJP, Jhangso Baite of the Congress, Mani Charanamei of the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA), Jamkhongam Haokip of the Rashtrya Janata Dal (RJD), Rose Mangshi Haokip of the Lok Janashakti Party (LJP), ValleyRose, Thangkhajin and Lalammoi Paite as Independent candidates.
Meanwhile, campaigns for the Outer Manipur constituency concluded Tuesday evening at about 4:00. Following the conclusion of the campaign, voting ballots and electronic voting machines (EVMs) have been sent to the respective assembly constituencies for the elections, as per reports. According to the reports, election officers and those on duties have also been deputed to their concerned constituencies.
In the said elections, 17, 35, 982 registered voters, as per Election Commission, are set to exercise their franchise and elect their representatives in 2193 polling stations. This is reported to be 132 more than the previous election. Meanwhile, as per unofficial source, Churachandpur district has the highest number of voters numbering 1, 75,696 with Tamenglong having the least – 78, 126 voters. Ukhrul district has 1, 00,994 voters, Senapati district- 1, 44,383, Chandel district - 91, 406 while seven Assembly Constituencies (ACs) of Thoubal district lying within the same constituency has 1, 85,021, and Jiribam AC has 26, 587, added the unofficial source.
On the other hand, it is perhaps interesting to note that campaigns hit high with the various candidates and their concerned political parties wooing the voters over the past days with various assurances and promises ranging from peace and development to rights of the indigenous people of the hills. However, with hardly a day left for the voting, the candidates are now left to the mercy of the voters to elect their representative for the 15th Lok Sabha elections.
It is also interesting to note the Congress, BJP and the PDA are seen as the main rivals in the Outer Manipur Parliamentary constituency with the party and the candidates reportedly taking a hit at one another during the campaigns and assuring better things than the other. But, with the campaigns over , they are for the moment left to the mercy of the voters and only time can perhaps tell who the people elect as their representative.
KNF threatens villagers: PDA
Dimapur, April 14 (MExN): The People’s Democratic Alliance of Manipur today said threats have been issued against villagers by the militant group KNF. The militant group threatened villagers of Piyang Maring and Yamolching villages under Khoibu polling station 42 of Tengnaopal assembly constituency on April 12. According to the party in a note today, armed militants of the KNF numbering about twenty surrounded the villagers and threatened them that “if they do not vote for the Congress (I) candidate, all the villagers would be eliminated after the election”. The villagers of Parengtong village under Machi ‘B’ polling station of the same constituency were also threatened by the KNF on the morning of April 14, said the PDA. The frightened villagers of the said villages are expressing anxiety over the threats issued by the KNF militants. The militants are also seen moving around freely in the hill areas under 42-Tengnaopal assembly constituency, the PDA said.
Manipur elections 2009 constituency
India - Manipur elections 2009 constituency list
Names of BJP and Congress candidates
Names of BJP and Congress candidates
: Inner Manipur Lok sabha constituency 2009
: Dr. Thokchom Meinya is COngress candidate
: W. Nipamacha Singh is BJP candidate
: Outer Manipur Lok sabha seat 2009
: Thangso Baite is Congress candidate
: D. Loli Adanee is BJP candidate
Fire in Manipur secretariat
Imphal, April 13 : A fire inside Manipur state secretariat North Block complex today reduced a chowkidar’s quarters to ashes and partially damaged two rooms of chairperson of Manipur State Commission for OBC.
Four fire tenders fought for nearly half an hour to bring the fire, which broke out in the quarters at 11.30am, under control.
CRPF personnel guarding the complex first saw smoke billowing out of the quarters and informed the fire department. Police suspected electric short circuit as the cause of the fire.
The chowkidar, Thangin Haokip, was not present at his quarters when the fire started.
Later, Haokip told the police he had seen smoke inside his house before going out and had tried to find the source. “I saw smoke in my house and I tried to find the source but could not. I switched on the ceiling fan and the smoke seemed to disappear. Then I along with my wife and son went out. But I turned off the electric heater before I left.”
The chowkidar said nearly Rs 15,000 worth of property was destroyed in the fire.
As the fire had spread to adjoining room of chairman of Manipur Commission for OBC, H. Kaminikumar Singh, it damaged a computer set, fax machine, some documents and furniture. It also damaged furniture in the room of the chairman’s staff, adjoining the quarters.
Rural development and panchayati raj minister Md Allauddin inspected the damages caused by the fire.
“Had not the fire fighters arrived on time the fire could have spread to other buildings,” the minister said.
The police ruled out foul play as the office complex was well guarded and being a Sunday, there were no visitors.
The heat of the fire caused minor damages to an office car parked near the chowkidar’s quarters.
Md Allauddin said all the reports of the commission were stored in the computer and if the system was completely damaged the reports would be lost.
He, however, hoped that hard copies of the reports were available at the minorities department.
The North Block of the state secretariat houses offices of several ministers, secretaries and section offices of the various departments.
Tourism fest opens in Imphal
Imphal, April 13 : The Manipur Tourism Festival 2008-09 was opened this evening at BT Park, south extension with the avowed aim of projecting and showcasing Manipur and to promote it as a favourite tourist destinations.
The festival also has the moto of seeking to create communal harmony and feeling of oneness amongst the people of the state.
The additional chief secretary in charge of tourism, DS Poonia who was chief guest maintained said Manipur is a little Shangrila “a bejewelled land’.
This little corner on earth is a veritable paradise where mother nature has been extra generous in delivering her bounty.
He even said, it should be be one of the seven wonders of the world.
He said its easter gateway Moreh being the transit of foreign trade, will emerge as a very important business sector for South East Asia.
Upgradation and development of road is vital he said. The state government is also working hard to lift up the protection area permit (PAP) and develop the tourist sector in the state, Poonia said.
He said the state government will give extra effort to upgrade transits sector in the state and with the coming of railway will also increase connectivity with other parts of countries.
B.B. Sharma, the director of Tourism who presided over the function also noted that Loktak is the largest fresh water lake in the North East region a veritable miniature inland area. Some of the people of Manipur need to protect the lake. We should know that it is the property of every people living in the state perhaps its protection and keep it alive is duty of every people. Only state government concern will not be able to protect Loktak Lake.
Manipur is a lucky state as the state is comprise with mix communities and we should be proud of its rich heritage culture. So, people should guide the tourists very well and need to show our rich hospitality.
AK Choudhury, the Major General of IGAR South said that the festival will bring change in tourism sector and if the state maintain to develop the tourism sector it will help in the economic development in state.
The present Manipur Tourism Festival is one of the series of Tourism Festivals which is sponsored by the Tourism Department, Government of Manipur. The previous Tourism festival were successful and well received by various people of Manipur as well as tourist who had come to see the festivals.
The festivals presented the different faces of Manipur in terms of its Art & Culture, Indigenous sports, Eco & Adventure Tourism Avenues which are the thrust areas of Manipur for development into a favourite tourist destination.
The Manipur Tourism Festival 2009 will be larger in scope with more tourism related activities and publicity. This year there are stalls from a few foreign countries and some other states. Furthermore cultural programmes are also arranged from outside Manipur as well from foreign country.
The festival will last till 21st of April from 6 am to 5 pm.
The festival also has the moto of seeking to create communal harmony and feeling of oneness amongst the people of the state.
The additional chief secretary in charge of tourism, DS Poonia who was chief guest maintained said Manipur is a little Shangrila “a bejewelled land’.
This little corner on earth is a veritable paradise where mother nature has been extra generous in delivering her bounty.
He even said, it should be be one of the seven wonders of the world.
He said its easter gateway Moreh being the transit of foreign trade, will emerge as a very important business sector for South East Asia.
Upgradation and development of road is vital he said. The state government is also working hard to lift up the protection area permit (PAP) and develop the tourist sector in the state, Poonia said.
He said the state government will give extra effort to upgrade transits sector in the state and with the coming of railway will also increase connectivity with other parts of countries.
B.B. Sharma, the director of Tourism who presided over the function also noted that Loktak is the largest fresh water lake in the North East region a veritable miniature inland area. Some of the people of Manipur need to protect the lake. We should know that it is the property of every people living in the state perhaps its protection and keep it alive is duty of every people. Only state government concern will not be able to protect Loktak Lake.
Manipur is a lucky state as the state is comprise with mix communities and we should be proud of its rich heritage culture. So, people should guide the tourists very well and need to show our rich hospitality.
AK Choudhury, the Major General of IGAR South said that the festival will bring change in tourism sector and if the state maintain to develop the tourism sector it will help in the economic development in state.
The present Manipur Tourism Festival is one of the series of Tourism Festivals which is sponsored by the Tourism Department, Government of Manipur. The previous Tourism festival were successful and well received by various people of Manipur as well as tourist who had come to see the festivals.
The festivals presented the different faces of Manipur in terms of its Art & Culture, Indigenous sports, Eco & Adventure Tourism Avenues which are the thrust areas of Manipur for development into a favourite tourist destination.
The Manipur Tourism Festival 2009 will be larger in scope with more tourism related activities and publicity. This year there are stalls from a few foreign countries and some other states. Furthermore cultural programmes are also arranged from outside Manipur as well from foreign country.
The festival will last till 21st of April from 6 am to 5 pm.
Poll panel curbs on cash, liquor
Shillong, April 12 : The East Khasi Hills district administration has invoked Section 144 CrPC prohibiting carrying not more than Rs 50,000 in cash with immediate effect to check bribing of voters before the Lok Sabha elections.
The district administration has declared April 16, the day of polling, as a dry day to prevent the practice of distributing liquor to the electorate.
Deputy commissioner B. Dhar told mediapersons today that the Election Commission was aware of the distribution of money and liquor during elections. Police and the excise department have been asked to conduct surprise raids to prevent supply of liquor bottles during campaigns.
Dhar asked the parties to wrap up campaign by 4pm on Tuesday. The 24-hour bandh called by the HNLC from tomorrow evening has also been prohibited under Section 144.
Nagas’ Dilemma in Choosing MP Candidate
Dr. R.B. Thohe Pou
Whether it is the MLA or M.P. election – the Naga people are always in dilemma in recent years in choosing their right candidate till the election is over. This precisely shows that we in transition and confusing stage where both the leaders and public have different perceptions and understanding. You have the freedom to live but do you have the right and freedom to vote for the candidate that you want? Do you know who will be the best candidate in this M.P. election? Are you going to choose the candidate based on his or her capability or due to the compulsion from “so called leaders” of your community? Till late 1980s, the M.P. elections were hardly known in the village. But today the situation had tremendously changed; the village leaders are now actively involved in M.P. election campaigning. It shows the people have awareness and their rights to choose and vote according to their intuition. However when the people commenced to know their own rights to vote for their own candidates; so called “the leaders of the people” commenced to pressurize the public to vote only for a particular candidate.
Do you think that the Nagas are still incapable to rationalize and choose their own candidate? When will the Naga come to know how to choose their own candidate? Do you think that the Naga leaders compel the public to vote ‘so called the leaders’ choice candidate’? Does the Naga public have the right to choose their own candidate without the compulsion from ‘so called their leaders’? In every election – the Naga people are in dilemma whom to vote because the public are not convinced to vote for the candidate, so called the Naga leaders’ chosen candidate. Do you think that the leaders are incapable to convince and mobilize the public to support their chosen leader? Or the public does not want to listen to their advice? Here the only problem may be the leaders are careless or incapable to convince and mobilize the public to vote the candidate whom they are supporting. Today, we are in the age of reasoning and conviction and the leaders should be capable to convince the public to vote for their chosen leaders. If the leaders are incapable to convince the public – they are just another leader by “name” that exists in their organization. Our present leaders represent for the public but they should also be capable to convince and mobilize the common people to vote for any particular candidate otherwise it may bring more misunderstanding and divisions in the society instead of working together with them.
If the present MP has done something beneficial for the public and capable to continue – I wish that he should get another chance to serve for the people. However he should give in details to the public what he has done for the public in last 5 years and the public should be convinced to vote again for him otherwise it may be unwise to vote again for him. If there is any new candidate who is more capable to work for the public – let us also give him or her chance to work for the public. Regardless of the candidate from different village or community, we need to support the candidate who will work and represent for the public so that we may enjoy the fruits of our present excellent decision in next 5 years.
Today the Nagas are in the stage of transition and we need the leader who has the vision to lead the people in the right way and stand for the public in the parliament. You and I can represent; anybody can represent in the parliament or stay in Delhi if we give him or her a chance. But an incapable leader who has not vision and courage to stand for us will bring only disgrace to us instead of bringing glory for his her people. There may be some people who are running after money and want to vote for the candidate who will pay the highest for them but today most of people want to vote for the candidate who is capable to represent in the parliament and work for the public. In this age of reasoning and conviction – the fancy political promises cannot convince the public without any feasible promise. We want unity and development in our villages and towns and the candidate should be chosen by the public to represent in the parliament for the public. Today we need to be more circumspective in choosing the right candidate with our free mind and heart without any external force. Let us take a deep breath now and take the right decision to choose the best candidate who will represent and work for the public.
Whether it is the MLA or M.P. election – the Naga people are always in dilemma in recent years in choosing their right candidate till the election is over. This precisely shows that we in transition and confusing stage where both the leaders and public have different perceptions and understanding. You have the freedom to live but do you have the right and freedom to vote for the candidate that you want? Do you know who will be the best candidate in this M.P. election? Are you going to choose the candidate based on his or her capability or due to the compulsion from “so called leaders” of your community? Till late 1980s, the M.P. elections were hardly known in the village. But today the situation had tremendously changed; the village leaders are now actively involved in M.P. election campaigning. It shows the people have awareness and their rights to choose and vote according to their intuition. However when the people commenced to know their own rights to vote for their own candidates; so called “the leaders of the people” commenced to pressurize the public to vote only for a particular candidate.
Do you think that the Nagas are still incapable to rationalize and choose their own candidate? When will the Naga come to know how to choose their own candidate? Do you think that the Naga leaders compel the public to vote ‘so called the leaders’ choice candidate’? Does the Naga public have the right to choose their own candidate without the compulsion from ‘so called their leaders’? In every election – the Naga people are in dilemma whom to vote because the public are not convinced to vote for the candidate, so called the Naga leaders’ chosen candidate. Do you think that the leaders are incapable to convince and mobilize the public to support their chosen leader? Or the public does not want to listen to their advice? Here the only problem may be the leaders are careless or incapable to convince and mobilize the public to vote the candidate whom they are supporting. Today, we are in the age of reasoning and conviction and the leaders should be capable to convince the public to vote for their chosen leaders. If the leaders are incapable to convince the public – they are just another leader by “name” that exists in their organization. Our present leaders represent for the public but they should also be capable to convince and mobilize the common people to vote for any particular candidate otherwise it may bring more misunderstanding and divisions in the society instead of working together with them.
If the present MP has done something beneficial for the public and capable to continue – I wish that he should get another chance to serve for the people. However he should give in details to the public what he has done for the public in last 5 years and the public should be convinced to vote again for him otherwise it may be unwise to vote again for him. If there is any new candidate who is more capable to work for the public – let us also give him or her chance to work for the public. Regardless of the candidate from different village or community, we need to support the candidate who will work and represent for the public so that we may enjoy the fruits of our present excellent decision in next 5 years.
Today the Nagas are in the stage of transition and we need the leader who has the vision to lead the people in the right way and stand for the public in the parliament. You and I can represent; anybody can represent in the parliament or stay in Delhi if we give him or her a chance. But an incapable leader who has not vision and courage to stand for us will bring only disgrace to us instead of bringing glory for his her people. There may be some people who are running after money and want to vote for the candidate who will pay the highest for them but today most of people want to vote for the candidate who is capable to represent in the parliament and work for the public. In this age of reasoning and conviction – the fancy political promises cannot convince the public without any feasible promise. We want unity and development in our villages and towns and the candidate should be chosen by the public to represent in the parliament for the public. Today we need to be more circumspective in choosing the right candidate with our free mind and heart without any external force. Let us take a deep breath now and take the right decision to choose the best candidate who will represent and work for the public.
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