Manipur: 48 hour Inter State Bandh Deferred by 10 days

Manipur-based All Tribal Students’ Union (ATSUM) proposed 48-hour inter-state bandh and a ban on construction works of national projects which was scheduled to begin from October 26, 2020 has been postponed for 10 days, according to reports.

“This decision was taken today by ATSUM and its federating units and the state government in its second round of talks with a written assurance that

the state government is ready for considering the demand for timely conduct of the ADC (Autonomous District Councils) elections without further extension,”

stated data and publicity secretary of ATSUM, Doungelm, in the press release

“ATSUM believes that the state government will adopt a concrete decision for announcement of the date of elections to the six ADCs in consultation with the relevant authorities within a stipulated 10 days time,” it added.

The release stated that the decision to postpone the proposed agitation was step taken forward in the discourse with the written assurance from the

state government that demand for timely conduct of ADC elections without further extension will be considered in the state cabinet meeting to be held within a short period of time.

However ATSUM, warned that they are going to resume agitation on the expiry of the given 10 days if the state authorities fails to stick to its dedication.

On October 21, the ATSUM had warned to call 48 hours inter-state bandh on October 26 onwards besides shutting down the undergoing national

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projects in the state if the concerned authority failed to issue election notification for ADCs on or before October 25.

The terms of the current ADCs had expired in May this year. However, the state government extended the terms for six months citing inconveniences in holding the elections during the rainy season, among others.

Manipur has six ADCs - Churachandpur, Chandel, Sadar Hills, Senapati, Tamenglong and Ukhrul.

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