Newmai News Network
Senapati | August 10
The All Tribal Students' Union, Manipur (ATSUM) has officially announced today to "suspend" the economic blockade along the national highways with immediate effect.
The ATSUM had a meeting today in Senapati, following which the apex tribal student body of Manipur issued a statement that said, "Reaffirming the resolute stance of the All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) for introduction of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) recommended 'The Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Councils Bill 2021' in the Manipur Legislative Assembly, the ATSUM reminds the Hon'ble Members of the HAC to clear their position on the said bill which was unanimously recommended on August 16, 2021".
Further, the ATSUM said that the state government should honour the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with ATSUM on November 25, 2021 and materialise the same at the earliest time without any further delay.
While reaffirming the position of the ATSUM on the ADC Bill 2021, "and however considering the plight of the general public with regard to the ongoing economic blockade", the ATSUM has decided to "temporarily suspend" the ongoing economic blockade along the national highways of the state with immediate effect. However, it resolved to further continue the agitation with other forms of "democratic agitations".
The office of ATSUM then extended gratitude to ANSAM, KSO, ATSUM federating units, senior leaders and general public for extending unflinching support to the Union in the "genuine demand" for realisation of the constitutional rights of the tribals. The Union also appealed all to continue supporting the movement for securing the future of the "tribal populace."
