Amid protests, Manipur CM N Biren Singh makes stand clear on ADC Bill, 2021
First Published: 15th September, 2021 21:44 IST
Amid the ongoing row over non-tabling of Manipur Hill Areas ADC Bill, 2021 in the state Assembly, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday made it clear that the bill
Amid the ongoing row over non-tabling of Manipur Hill Areas ADC Bill, 2021 in the state Assembly, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday made it clear that the bill cannot be placed until its contents are thoroughly examined.
Talking to media persons in Imphal today, the Manipur Chief Minister said that it was not possible to table a bill without ascertaining the content.
The chief minister’s reaction comes at a time when pressure groups in Manipur’s hill districts have stepped their protests demanding tabling of the bill.
The All Tribal Students Union of Manipur or ATSUM along with others had given a boycott call to Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s Go to Hills 2.0 initiative in Senapati today where a 12 hour bandh is underway. The shutdown will be effective till 6 PM.
The shutdown is a show of resentment against the alleged indifferent attitude of the state government over non-tabling of Manipur Hill Areas ADC Bill, 2021 besides other issues.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Assam: AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal confident of winning from Dhubri LS seat for 4th straight term
07th May 2024Live Arunachal ST Welfare Society to investigate ST, PRC documents to non-Arunachal STs
07th May 2024Live Kaziranga National Park registers record breaking tourist footfalls at over 3 lakhs in 2023-24
07th May 2024Live Arunachal BJP expels 25 aspiring MLA candidates for contesting against party candidates
07th May 2024WE RECOMMEND
Bad weather in Manipur: All schools, colleges shut today and tomorrow
The decision was taken by the state government as a precautionary measure against the risks posed by the current weather conditions.
06th May 2024Birds dead, roofs punctured, trees uprooted, houses gone: Massive hailstorm destroys Manipur
Dozens of birds were seen lying dead on the streets due to the impact of the hailstorm.
05th May 2024Manipur battered by heavy rain and hailstorm, trail of destruction in as many as 13 districts
The Manipur Government has launched helpline numbers for 13 districts
05th May 2024877 square km of forest cover destroyed for poppy cultivation in Manipur in 34 years: CM N Biren Singh
CM N Biren Singh said that the state had a forest cover of 17,475 square kilometres in 1987, which had decreased to 16,598 square kilometres by 2021
05th May 2024ANSAM appeals all not to call for bandhs for smooth conduct of NEET entrance exams tomorrow
The apex Naga student body in Manipur has extended its best wishes to all the candidates and offered help to those finding difficulty in reaching their centres in the hill areas
04th May 2024