IMPHAL, October 27: Members of the Senior citizen of Manipur today met the Governor of Manipur, V Shanmuganathan and discussed general issues confronting the state.
Padmashree RK Jhaljit, ex-minsiter RV Minthing, Arambam Lokendro, Senior Advocate Khaidem Mani, Professor L Sadananda and BB Sharma.
Speaking to IFP, Senior Advocate Khaidem Mani, disclosed that the six members met the Governor following an invitation from the Raj Bhawan
Among the issue discussed with the Governor were Inner Line Permit Sytem, Indo-Naga frame work agreement, AFSPA 1958, he said.
He further revealed that they apprised the Governor the prevailing situation aftermath of the passes of three Bills to protect the indigenous population was nothing but a result of instigation by some vested interest group and that a table could pacify the misunderstanding.
Before the Bills were passed unanimously in the Assembly, the deputy Chief Minister who is also from tribal community was involved in the entire process starting from the preparation of the Bills, he said they informed the Governor.
The Governor was reportedly brief of the apprehension looming in the minds of the people with regards to the integrity of Manipur as a result of the Indo-Naga peace deal signed between the NSCN-IM and Government of India.
The senior advocate further disclosed that they requested the Governor to take initiative in drawing the attention of the Centre to start political dialogue for all the valley base militant groups who are in SoO.
Moreover, the senior citizens also briefed the Governor how AFSPA came into force in Manipur since 1980 September and its subsequent impact, said Khaidem Mani besides drawing his attention to take initiative to repealed the draconian law.