Joint Press Communique
30th August 2015

The All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (Both ATSUM group), All Naga Students' Association Manipur (ANSAM) and Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO GHQs) calls 12 hour bandh in all the hills district of Manipur from 6 am to 6pm on 31st August resentment against the three bils which were introduced in the special session of the Manipur Assembly on 28th August 2015 in the Manipur Legislative Assembly.

1. The Protection of Manipur People Bills 2015
2. The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (7th Admendment) Bill 2015
3. The Manipur shop and establishment (2nd Admendment) Bill 2015

In short, the above bills has overlapping of Article 371C and Manipur Hill People Administration Regulation Act 1947. Mention may be made here that, the tribal organizations has made known to the Government of Manipur on many ocassion regarding our stands. The tribal people will not remain a silent spectator where the rights of the tribal are threatened upon by this way of systematic infringements. If any untoward incident happends the Government of Manipur and Hills Area Committee shall be held responsible.

Muan Tombing, President ATSUM
Joseph R. Hmar, Acting President, ATSUM
Alexander Huten, Secretary, ANSAM
Seiboi Haokip, Secretary, KSO GHQ