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Imphal, 11 December:
A collective of 226 concern individuals, organization representatives, women, LGBT and men have put in their signature in a letter sent to the Chief Minister of Manipur seeking for a replacement of the present Chairperson of the Manipur State Commission for Women, Dr.M Binota Devi , today 11th December 2019. These signatures are collected with 2 days.
This outpour has come in the aftermath of a public statement given by the Chairperson to the media in the state recently. The chairperson had stated that the “morality” of women in Manipur have degraded and that she would like to see married, unmarried women and men to uphold the social norms and laws of the land. She went on to state that “women do not feel any moral scruples even if they have eloped two/three times and some of them have even adopted elopement as a means of earning big money”. That such immoral” women needed to be brought back to the “right path”.
The Chairperson’s irresponsible remarks and statement is unbecoming of the Chair that she currently holds. This is questionable and the esteemed institution that the current Chairperson is leading has been downgraded under such irresponsible leadership. It is unfortunate for the citizens of the state at large and the women in particular.
As such the signatories (appended below) are deeply concerned about the functioning of the State Women Commission. In a situation where the head of the institution has no qualms about raising the issue of “morality” according to her own standard, the public statement of the Chairperson of the Women Commission is extremely regressive.
While the State Commission for Women is mandated to defend Human Rights and work towards women empowerment, take up matters regarding rights violations, its Chairperson has done exactly the opposite. Rather than be a Commission that provides legal help and stand as a human rights defender for women, the Commission has turned into a ‘kangaroo court’. In its present state, the Commission for Women is not serving the section or community it is meant to serve.
The Letter to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Manipur is to seek a replacement for a better, more mature Chairperson with integrity, a person who is well aware, is informed and understand issues that affect the personal and political integrity of women.
( Letter and Signatories produced below)
Shri. N. Biren Singh
Hon’ble Chief Minister
Manipur
Subject: Concern over functioning of Manipur State Commission for Women & Seeking of replacement of present Chairperson.
Dear Sir,
The citizens of Manipur at large, women in particular and the signatories appended below are extremely concerned over the present functioning of the State Commission for Women under the current leadership of its Chairperson.
We are shocked and disturbed over the recent statement made by the Commission’s Chairperson Smt. Dr. M.Binota on “morality, social norms, laws of the land”. You may refer to media reports of 3rd December 2019, wherein the Chairperson was quoted to have stated that the “morality” of women in Manipur have degraded and that she would like to see married, unmarried women and men to uphold the social norms and laws of the land. She had even went on to state that “women do not feel any moral scruples even if they have eloped two/three times and some of them have even adopted elopement as a means of earning big money”. Such a statement does not reflect the maturity that is required of a Chairperson of the Women Commission for it lays blame on young women in the state.
This sweeping statement not only shames young women but can instead lead to more victimization and exploitation of young women in the state with men being given a clear chit.
We respect and place the State Commission in high esteem. But the recent acts and statements by its current Chairperson is very unfortunate and not only brings down the status of the Commission but also has revealed its lack of integrity. This is unfortunate for the women folk of the state in particular and the general public at large.
The Women Commission as represented by its Chairperson has done exactly the opposite of what it is supposed to do. Rather than be a Commission that provides legal help and stand as a human rights defender for women, the Commission had turned into a ‘kangaroo court’. In its present state, the Commission for Women is not serving the section or community it is meant to serve.
We wish and seek that State Women Commission work towards achieving it stated mandate (Section -10, National Commission for Women Act, 1990 Act no.20 pf 1990 of Govt of India).
We look forward to your intervention and ensure that the State Commission for Women function as per its stated mandate and work towards emancipation of women’s right.
Towards this, we sincerely request you to replace the current serving Chairperson with a more qualified person who is sensitive and politically aware about women issues. This need not be in terms of academic qualifications but a person who has the integrity, the understanding, the know-how; a person who is well versed, experienced and someone who can strengthen the Women Commission and not downgrade it.
We hope for your speedy action for the betterment of the women in the state of Manipur and the overall welfare of the general citizens of the state at large.
Sd/
LIST
- Ninglun Hanghal, Journalist
- Santa Khurai, AMANA (All Manipur Nupi Manbi Association)
- Sonia Nepram,Filmmaker
- Thempi Khongsai, SAHEI Foundation CCPur
- Dr Akhu Chingangbam, Imphal Talkies
- Damudor Arambam, Research Scholar JNU
- Meena Longjam, Filmmaker
- Hoinei Misao, Imphal
- Mayamglambam Merina, Journalist Imphal
- Vandana Mutum, Imphal
- Nongthombam Elizabeth, Imphal
- Pukhrambam Rebecca Devi
- Grace Zamnu, Churachandpur
- Tinjakim Khongsai, Imphal
- Laifungbam Debabrata Roy, Imphal
- Khamlenthang Khongsai, Manipur
- Samuel Hmar, Manipur
- Lalengzam Gangte, Manipur
- Janglal Baite, Manipur
- Ngamlen Haokip, Manipur
- Tingbem Khongsai, Manipur.
- Esther, Churachandpur
- Mary Beth Sanate, Churachandpur
- Shanti Salam, Imphal East
- Jackson Ningthem, New Delhi
- Seram Korounganba, Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai, Student
- Elizabeth Nongthombam Khurai Thangjam Leikai, News Reader/Reporter, TOM TV
- Rebecca Pukhrambam, Lecturer, Kwakeithel Akham Leikai
- Akoijam Malemnganbi , Research Scholar, Singjamei Ningthoujam Leikai
- Priya Moirangthem,Khongman Moirang Pandit Leikai, Student
- Sunanda Keisham, Singjamei Chingamakha Liwa Road. Project JRF, IBSD
- Khundrakpam Ranson, Khangabok Keithel, Student
- Sushmita Yumkhaibam, Majorkhul Student
- Rubani Iqra Yumkhaibam, Researcher
- Chitra Ahanthem, New Delhi
- Pampak Khumukcham, Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai, Clinical Psychologist
- Asha Heigrujam, Singjamei Chirom Leikai, Graphic Designer
- Riki Chingangbam, Khurai Thangjam Leikai, Sub-editor, ISTV News
- Rebecca Pukhrambam, Lecturer, Manipur
- Alina Rajkumari,Singjamei Sapam Leikai
- Tarun Samurailatpam, Research Scholar, Jamia Millia Islamia
- Olivia Lourembam, Sagolband
- Kulajit Maisnam, Research Scholar
- Dr Thongam Bipin, Manipur
- Thokchom VeeWon Research Scholar
- Joyshree Heisnam, Thanga
- Biju Leishangthem, Thangmeiband
- Malemnganba Chingakham, Wangkhei
- Victoria Leimapokpam, Khoyathong
- Korimayum Joneyziaur Rahman , Yairipok Changamdabi, Student
- Suchitra Devi Potsangbam, Imphal
- Maheshkiran Elangbam , Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh
- Bachaspatimayum Vimi Devi, Imphal
- Javed Mehedi, Vice President, Manipur Students’ Association Delhi Yairipok Ningthounai, Imphal East.
- Chinglembi Kangabam, Jiribam,Student
- Alish Warepam,Haobam Marak, Student
- Milanda Sinam , Jiribam, Student
- Anamika Heirangkhongjam, Kakching Student
- Borun Thokchom, Filmmaker
- L. Rimasri Devi, Noida, U.P (Singjamei, Imphal)
- Md Anash Khan, Delhi. President, Manipur Students’ Association Delhi
- Silva Thangjam, Yaiskul
- Yaiphathoi Sagolsem, Research scholar, Assam University
- Arun Shamurailatpam, Kwakeithel
- Ritu Konsam, Filmmaker, Tera Tongbram Lekai
- Anita Konsam, Tera Tongbram Leikai
- Rima Konsam, Tera Tongbram Leikai
- Meenakshi Laishram, Delhi Trainer
- Jinine Laishramcha, Suwon University,South Korea
- Omen Achom, Research Scholar, Hyderabad University
- Darngam Nangsha Khaling , Chandel
- Vijayalakshmi, Uripok Tourangbam Leikai
- Samananda Khangembam, Thangmeiband
- Brinda Loitongbam, Imphal
- Teresa Ningthoujam, Imphal
- Romeo Naorem. Yairipok
- Maisnam Arnapal, University of Delhi
- Nonibala Narengbam Imphal
- Laishram Rebika Devi, Khangabok
- Laishram Sangeeta Devi, Khangabok
- Laishram Bidya Devi, Khangabok
- Elangbam Asha Devi, Khangabok
- Keinoumayum Sakil Ahmed, Golapati MA, Punjab University
- Priyanka Nameirakpam, New Delhi
- Makakmayum Furkan Sharief ,Yairipok Manipur University
- Jessica Tuboi, Palace Compound, Wangkhei
- Deepak Naorem, University of Delhi
- Adison Moirangthem, Manipur
- Dr Jayanti Thokchom, Leicester UK
- Marco Athokpam, Manipur
- Nirjanta Laishram ,Yaiskul
- Parinita Heisnam, Malom
- Golmei Lanchamei Monica, Research Scholar, Imphal West
- Thajaton Thokchom, Jiribam
- Dr Sumitra Thoidingjam New Hampshire, US
- Thokchom Venus, Lamlai Imphal East Visual Artist
- Shinata Irom, Uripok, Student
- Nengcha Khongsai, Imphal East
- Bonita Pebam, AMANA, Imphal
- James Mayengbam, Keishamthong
- Thoudam Jomita, Research Scholar, University of Hyderabad
- Moirangthem Ishanou, Khangabok
- Khundrakpam Victoriya Devi, Khangabok
- Thokchom Bijiya Devi, Khangabok
- Laishram Tamoha Chanu , Khangabok
- Laishram Asha Devi, Khangabok
- Apollo Kshetrimayum Singjamei Kshetri Leikai
- Huidrom Nongdamba Meitei Yairipok Huidrom leikai, Thoubal
- Thoudam Rojina Devi, Imphal
- Thoudam Neerupama Chanu, Singjamei Kshetri leikai
- Priyanka Kshetrimayum, Research Scholar, JNU/Old Lambulane
- Alim Khullakpam,Yairipok Student
- Dolaipabam Muhammad Ali, Manipur
- Khundrakpam Aruna, Khangabok
- Moirangthem Thajamanbi,Khangabok
- Laishram Ranjana, Khangabok
- Laishram Bimola, Khangabok
- Laishram Newpremi , Khangabok
- Ningthouja Bidya, Khangabok
- Laishram Ranjita, Khangabok
- Laishram Kiranmala, Khangabok
- Thokchom Madhubala,Khangabok
- Ningthouja Renu, Khangabok
- Thokchom Thoibi, Khangabok
- Laishram Rosan, Khangabok
- Renuka Sagolsem, Thoubal
- Laishram Rosila, Khangabok
- Khundrakpam Nungshi, Khangabok
- Laishram Nirupama, Khangabok
- Laishram Neha, Khangabok
- Laishram Roshni, Khangabok
- Thokchom Memicha, Khangabok
- Thingnam Anne, Research Scholar, JNU, New Delhi/Imphal
- Vidyalakshmi Sapam Keishampat
- Kenny Ngairangbam Visual Artist & Creative head of Kok Designs
- Yumnam Bidyalaxmi Devi, NERIST Campus Itanagar
- Lanngambi Thounaojam, Student, NERIST Campus, Itanagar
- Yumnam N) Leishangthem (O) Chintam Devi, Laipham Khunou , Chingmeirom
- Zawed Ahamad Sangaiyumpham part II
- Dr Irina Ningthoujam Mizoram University
- Minerva Thounaojam,AIR Imphal, Yumnam Khunou
- Nameirakpam Veronica, Keishamthong Laisom Leirak
- Md Samir, Thoubal, Student
- Tutu Chanu Thokchom, Thangmeiband
- Takhelmayum Sangita, New Delhi
- Essille Heisnam, MAC MUA Bangalore/ Keisamthong
- Thokchom Sanathoibi , Khangabok
- Laishram Pushpa, Khangabok
- Khundrakpam Bandana, Khangabok
- Pravina Saikhom, Khangabok
- Linthoingmbi Chungkham, Thoubal
- Keisham Sunita, Canchipur
- Rajkumari Kebisana, Singjamei
- Leimajam Matouleibi, Langthabal
- Yumnam Langlen, Langthabal
- Leimajam Kethoi, Langthabal
- Elangbam Memi, Samurou
- Kharibam sarju, Charangpat
- Moirangthem Suniti, Khangabok
- Ningthoujam pinky, Khangabok
- Laishram Milan, Khangabok
- Geetanjali Heigrujam, Singjamei Chirom Leikai Sub-editor IMPACT TV
- Ajijur Rahaman Basei, Manipur
- Beyonce Laishram, KAKWA
- Rava Khangembam, SINGJAMEI
- Kiran Maibam, JIRI
- Eliza Ngangom, KHURAI KONGPAL
- Banky Thangjam, PANGEI
- Beauty laishram, HARAOROK
- Scarlet Nameirakpam, KHUDRAKPAM
- Rame Ngasepam , Pangei
- BEBE NONGMAITHEM, HARRAOROK
- KISHAN SAIREM, LANGJING
- Surmi Irungbam, LANGJING
- Kenny Thingujam, KYAMGEI
- Tampha Elangbam, MAYANG IMPHAL
- Bela Longjam, URIPOK
- Mexy Tonjam, URIPOK
- Elangbam Ranjita, Keishamthong Moirang Ningthou Leirak. Occupational therapists/Thoubal Hospital
- Tara Manchin Hangzo,Kwakeithel, Sangaiprou
- Khaidem Sundar Singh Khundrakpam
- Jasmine Okram, New Delhi
- Kshetrimayum Diana, Ningomthong, Online Content Creator
- Khangembam Binika, wangjing
- Narengbam Pareihnbi, wangjing
- Laishram Bishwoya, Khangabok
- Laishram Premi, khangabok
- Khundrakpam Sarita, khangabok
- Laishram Sandhyarani, Khangabok
- Moirangthem Sunanbibi, Wangjing
- Dharmeshwari Lourembam, Assistant Professor, Uripok, Imphal.
- Rose Soram ,Sagolband
- Dilani Laimayum, Yaiskul
- Guddi Laishram, MD Maharashtra
- Micky Hijam,Medical officer, Imphal East.
- Dr Janet Konthoujam, Imphal
- Surjaya, Imphal
- Pundalillia Waikhom Sharma, Kahilipara, Guwahati
- Atom Rajiv Singh, Research Scholar, Manipur University, Imphal
- Shitalmala, RIMS road
- Akoijam Sophia, Research Scholar, Mayang Imphal
- Pramo, thoubal.kiyam
- Oinam Thoibi, Lamding Khumanthem Leikai,
- Ibechaobi, Umathel,
- Debajani, Khongjom Sapam,
- Kalpana Phoudel
- Chanchalkumari Singjamei,
- Ibemcha Langathel,
- Sobita kairembikhok
- Ranabala, Khurai,
- Sagolsem Memcha Wangjing Sk Leikai,
