IMPHAL, May 16: The All Tribal Chief’s Forum, Manipur (ATCF) has said that it wholeheartedly endorsed the 48 hours bandh (total shutdown) called by the Churachandpur JAC in protest against the insensitive decision of all political parties of the state to lobby the centre Government for enactment of the said ‘three’ controversial Bills.
In a statement issued by the secretary information and publicity, ATCF, it urged all the incumbent representatives of the six districts to stand up for the rights and dignity of the Tribals and, at least make an effort to fulfil the aspiration of their constituents who have put them where they are in the first place.
It also appealed all the political parties to be sensitive towards their brethrens residing in the hill areas before warning them that there are still nine-dead bodies lying in the morgue awaiting justice.
It reminded them to tread carefully as there are twenty-tickets yet to be distributed by each party for the forth-coming General Assembly Election.