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Imphal, Nov 2
CPI (M),Manipur State Committee has appealed the Government of India to begin immediate dialogue with all stakeholders to conclude the 22 years dialogue between the Government of India (GOI) and Naga groups on Indo-Naga Peace Talk .
In this regard, Kshetrimayum Santa, Secretary, of the CPI –(M) said that there are a lot of apprehensions in the neighbouring states of Nagaland viz. Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Particularly in Manipur, the people are on the street to safeguard the territorial integrity of the state , administrative and political integrity of Manipur. And also stand together for a composite nature of Manipuri culture featuring its unique characteristics of unity in diversity. In this regard an All Political Parties Delegation went to New Delhi and submitted Memorandum to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Minister of Home Affairs Shri Amit Shah on 30th October,2019. The CPI (M) was represented by Kshetrimayum Santa, the Secretary of the Manipur State unit of the party.
He appealed Union Home Minister Amit Shah to assure to the Delegation in a one liner that before any settlement is arrived at with Naga groups, all stakeholders including States of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh will be duly consulted and their concern will be taken into consideration. And in this regard a declaration was made by the Ministry of Home Affairs as a clarification to the public.
“We believe that the GOI will keep its words, which was publicly declared, and immediately invite the stakeholders in Manipur, Assam and Nagaland including the state governments, political parties and CSOs for a fruitful dialogue to finally seal the deal in the interest of people irrespective of their caste , creed and religion for a lasting peace in the region particularly in Manipur”, the statement added.