~ T. Zamlunmang Zou @ Pupu Zou
Gen minthang bill thum - The Protection of Manipur People Bill, 2015, the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2015, leh the Manipur Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015 te 31st August, 2015 ni'a Manipur Congress solkal in dan dihlou tah leh singtangmite nelsia a ana pass zieh in Lamka khopi ah kiphinna huaise tah ana tung. Lamka mei hilou, singtangmi teng ina pangkhawm ua. Mi 9te'n shina tanpha tua in mi 8 te'n dam sunga baipi ding liemna atua ban uah, mi 48 te'n nasatah in liemna ana tua uhi. Tuatham lou in singtangmi Congress MLA teng boycott puonkhum in ana um ua, society apat pampai tanpha ina bawl uhi. Lamka khopi sunga government office poimaw tamtah haltum ahiban ah mimal inn zong hunkhop haltum in um hi. Hinanleh Biren Singh lamkai BJP solkal in lampi hing sui in tuni Kum 1, Ha 8, Kal 1 leh Ni 3 chinni, a ni 618 ni, May 10, 2017 in Kilemna Thukhun Lamka khopi a um Mizo People's Convention Hall ah bawl thei in umta hi.
Manipur singtang gam jousie India Danbu (Constitution of India) in kepbit didan hoideu a aneisa hina jenpi, Congress solkal in kitheimaw bawl a akheng aval a nna asep zieh un, singtangmi - Kuki, Naga, Hmar, Zomi, Mizo chi umlou in ana kipang khawm hi. Hinanleh khau sau seng kinoh ut chi ahi mabang in ahun a'ng sawt semsem leh ngaidan kibahlouna hing piengin JACAATB a member khenkhat ana ki sutkhe manta uhi.
JACAATB in Nov 9, 2015 ni'a Charter of Demand ana selutna uah, kihouna nei ding i hileh solkal in bill thumte a lakhiet ding, a ngiem pen a Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India apat Jt. Secy. rank sanga ngiemzaw a'ng tellou ding, state solkal in a ka bawlkhielta uh chia Hiamkham bawlta ahiman un luongman apieh ding uh leh kihouna pen Lamka khopi sunga um ding chi'a ana pieh uh ana chi utoh tuni'a a kilemna thukhun pen kikhe seng lou hi.
Ka gen utpen tah ahileh kilemna thukhunte hizawlou in, Manipur solkal sil peipi dan gen ut kahi zaw. Manipur CM N. Biren Singh ahileh Bill thumte draft tu khat ahiban ah, Congress solkal in ami suon mama khat ana hi ahi chi i thei chiet, masang in a sil mudan un ana ma nan uleh, tuabang ding hilou ahi chi mukhia ahi ngei ding, Bill 3te draft tu ngeingei in a sil peipi dan (approach) heng ngai ahi chi'n masang a banglou tah in nasep hing pan hi. A lihli kibang nanleh a sunga ju a tha ahi chiengin a tuidan zong tuom deu a, a dawnte dingin valnop deu hilou amah!
Congress solkal in solkal nasep pen a deilou pawl umding ma ahi, ahoi ding i thei leh peipi ding ahi chi'n ana gum pang mama uhi. A gam sung ua lemna leh muonna um leh umlou, a gam mipite kal a kithei siemna um leh umlou khawsa lou in, ana sep uah sumkuon chieng kei in pang det uhi. Hinanleh, Manipur solkal tha ahing um apat in, solkal hoi ding, khantouna um ding ichi leh a gam sunga mipi umte kituo masah ngai chi in, mipite deina banga nasep ding ahi chi'n pei dan chituom deu in hing kipan ua, tuami khu ahi solkal pei ding zie leh kivaihawm ding dan mawng zong ahi.
I gam sung, i nam sung, i pawl sung hitaven, lamkai kibang ahi zing meithei, hinanleh hun kikhel dungjui a ngaidan, sil etdan leh peipi dan zong khel jeljel pen tulai khangnoute adingin valnop leh nehthei hiding ahi chi kilang mama hi. Upadi chi a chillai a peidan leh zahdante nelsia ding china hilou, hinanleh pangput vevaw a ngaidan tha leh tulai toh kitua silte nelsia ding zong hisam lou ahi. Hun kikhel dungjui a kikhel jel, mi nautang neh leh dawn thei ding vaihawmna, thutanna leh thuvi dan akoima pou in kizil ngai ana hidan ahi.
Kilemna Thukhun
Governmet of Manipur leh Joint Action Committee against Anti Tribal Bills, Churachandpur te'n tuni May 10, 2017 in Lamka khopi ah Kilemna Thukhun bawl bawl in palai peikhawmte'n suai kai uhi. Kilemna thukhun in a huomkhate:
1. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India vide letter No. 17/44/2015-Judl. & PP dated 11th May, 2016 tungtawn in "Protection of Manipur People Bill, 2015" pen President of India in pomplou ahidan State Government theisah in ana um a, tualeh bill dang ni - "The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (7th Amendment) Bill, 2015" leh "Manipur Shops and Establishments (2nd Amendment) Bill, 2015" te Government of India in hentang nalai ahiman in, maban a tuabang nasepna toh kisai pouma aki saikhapi dingte toh genkhawm masah hiding. Maban a singtangmite khoikha thei ding bill pouma State government in ahiding bang leh Constitution of India dungjui a stakeholder-te toh ki houkhawm a bawl hiding.
2. Manipur singtangmite ki vaihawmna ding toh kisai a JACAATB sil nget state government in theipi ahi dungjui in, SoO group toh tripartite talks tungtawn in kithuopi theina chintenga kithuopi ahiding a, Manipur singtangmite interest kepbit ahi ding hi.
3. May 25, 2017 masang a mishite jangna dopna in mi khat ah Rs 5 lakh leh solkal nasepna a inkuonte kunga pieh ding.
4. May 25, 2017 masanga liamna tuohte mi 48te kunga Rs 50,000 chiet toh sievena bawl ding.
5. May 25, 2017 masanga Bills zieh a kiphinna tungtawn a tahsa bai (disabled) mi 8te solkal sepna ban ah Rs 2 lakh chiet toh sietvena solkal in a bawl ding.
6. Lamka a Tribal Martyrs Memorial Park leh Singngat a Tribal Martyrs Memorial Hall solkal in a bawl ding.
7. JACAATB in vaihawmna kituup semding deina toh district tha a nget toh kisai District Boundary Commission in report apieh chia State Cabinet in a ettou ding.
8. Bills tungtawn kiphinna zieh a police ten thau aha uleh shina tanpha tung toh kisai State Solkal in dan dungjui a a kansui ding.
9. May 25, 2017 tan/masang ngei a JACAATB in mishi luong 8te a vui ding.
Lemna Thukhun suoi kaite ahileh - 1. H. Mangchinkhup, Convenor, JACAATB; 2. O. Nabakishore Singh, Chief Secy, Government of Manipur; 3. B. Dongzalian Simte, President, Zomi Council, Ghq; 4. Vanlalrinlian, President, Mizo People Convention, Manipur; 5. Chinlunthang, President, United Zou Organisation, Ghq; 6. T. Khailianthang, President, Young Paite Association Ghq; 7. H. Pau Za Cin, President, Tedim Chin Union Ghq leh Witness/theipitu in 8. A. N. Jha, Under Secy, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India hi uhi.
BILL THUMTE HING PIENDAN
KUM 2012
June 18 - India leh NSCN (IM) te'n June 18, 2001 ni'a kilemna ding thukhun ana bawlna uah 'without territorial limit' chi apansah zieh un Manipur ah June 18, 2001 ni'n kiphinna nasatah ana pieng a, tuami hun in mi 18 te'n ahinna uh ana tan uhi. Tua hun a shite theizingna vaiguon a 11 veina June 18, 2012 ni'a United Committee Manipur vaisaina toh ana zahna uah Inner Line Permit System um hen chi'n thupuosah anei nei uhi.
June 20 - Federation of Regional Indigenous Societies (FRIENDS) kichi pawl in June 18 ni'a ILPS koi hihen chi'a Memorundum ana thelut uh Manipur Chief Minister, Home Minister leh Law Minister kung ah June 27 chia Assembly session a gen teitei ding chi'n giihna ana bawl uh.
June 26 - Indigenous Kuki People's Forum (IKPF) kichi pawl in Manipur a ILPS koi ding a support thu uh ana puong uh.
July 03 - Manipur a political party Manipur People's Party (MPP) te'n ILPS koi ding a deithu uh thupuon ana bawl uh. Political Party lah a amasa pen.
July 04 - Imphal khopi sung pumpi ah a numei apsal chi umlou in ILPS phutna in kiphinna'n ana dimta.
July 05 - CM Ibobi lamkaina in Congress Legislature Party in ILPS demand toh kisai meeting ana nei ua, MLA teng in ILP koi ding in pha ana sa chiet ua, Cabinet Meeting a gen di'n ana koi uh. State solkal in Bill dan a siemkhiet hileh bailam zaw ding chi ngaidan ana neita uh. ILP movement hatsah semna dingin Hauhati High Court a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) withdraw ana bawl ua, Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit (ILP) chi ana form uh.
July 06 - FREINDS advisor KB Sharma in fast unto death campaign ana pan. Ministry for Peace and Development (MPD) North East India in ILP akin a koi di'n Manipur govt ana naw.
July 07 - Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) toh kisai State Cabinet in amasa pen dingin ana gen khawm ua, July 19 chia special Cabinet meeting nei a tuachi'a thutanna kichien bawl dingin ana kithukim uh. State solkal in Manipur pumpi a ILP koi ding toh kisai Union Ministry of Home Affairs ngaidan ana dong.
July 9 - Union Home Ministry in Manipur pumpi a ILP koi ding ana phatsahpi lou "it is the Central Act and the state government is not the authority to decide on re-implementation of Inner Line Permit System." chi'n dawnna ana pia.
July 11 - State Cabinet in ILPS tungtang ana genkhawm ua, hinanleh thutanna bangma ana bawl thei lou uh.
July 12 - Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System te'n 24-hour public curfew ana puong, national projects, entry of non manipuries phallou ding chi'n public emergency ana puong uh. State Cabinet in Bengal Eastern Frontier Reglation, 1873 koi ding phalna pedin ngetna ana bawl kia leuleu uh.
July 13 - Manipur Legislative Assembly full budget session kitawpni'n "that the Manipur Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to extend and adopt the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873 with necessary changes in the point of details to the State of Manipur and to urge the Government of India to comply the same" chi thutanna ana bawl uh.
July 14 - Kuki Movement for Human Rights (KMHR) in ILP koi dingin state solkal ana phuut. BJP national secretary Tapir Gao in ILP koina dia Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873 zah ding toh kisai Centre phalna nget ngailou ahi chi'n ana gen. An ngawl a kiphinna ana pan FRIENDS Advisor, Kakchingtabam Birahari Sharma (KB Sharma) jail apat hakhiet in um. Joint Committee on ILP System te'n state solkal November 18 deadline ana pie uh.
August 25 - July 12 a Cabinet resolution leh July 13 nia State Assembly resolution te India solkal kunga August 31 ma ngeingei a thotkhe di'n JCILP te'n giihna khautah ana bawl.
August 30 - State police te'n 43 foreign nationals, (24 Bangladeshis leh 19 Myanmarese) mankhia uh.
August 31 - Jiribam ah illegal migrants mi 50 mat in um.
September 01 - Assam apat document neilou a hing kitawl mi 60 nuosawl kia in ana um uh.
September 04 - Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency MP Dr T Meinya in Parliament a ILP koi ding toh kisai a dohna Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran in a gelthaw in tambang in ana dawn but - Inner Line Permit System under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 is applicable only to the three States of Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland and added that this canot be extended to the "State of Manipur as per extant regulation".
September 06 - CorCom in ILP um ding a deithu thuphuon ana bawl.
September 09 - Trinamool Congress (TMC) in ILP ana support.
October 09 - ILP toh kisai in Manipur, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi in Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde ana ki mupi.
October 12 - Political party 6 - Trinamool Congress, BJP, MPP, NPF, JD(U) leh CPI te'n ILP ngetna gupthu ana puong uh.
October 22 - CorCom in outsiders inluo a umte umna address Booklet in release ana bawl, December 31 tan a inneite'n a sawlkhiet ding un thupieh ana nei uh.
November 10 - JCILP te'n December 20 apat Committee in ILP a issue loute'n state nuosie di'n thuphuon bawl.
November 18 - State solkal in "positive response" a pieh zieh in ILP document JCILP in issue bawl ding achipen uh ana khawlsan kia uh.
November 23 - JCILPS team te'n Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde New Delhi ah va kimupi ua, memorandum piehna ana nei uh.
November 25 - ILPS kiphinna Jantar Mantar, Delhi ah nei pat in ana um.
November 29 - Lok Sabha MP Dr Thokchom Meinya in Zero Hour hun in ILPS thu Parliament ah ana tangkoupi.
KUM 2013
May 10 - JCILPS in May 31 tan a ILP koi ahilou leh kiphinna pantha kia ding uh ahidan thuphuon ana bawl kia leuleu uh.
May 31 - Students Unit of JCILPS in June 1 - 5 tan Non-Manipuri state a lut ding kham, tourist bus te warning khautah pieh in um.
June 04 - State a umsa Non local kichi taphot insung a kikhum bit di'a thupieh in um.
June 13 - Manipur Legislative Assembly in India government kunga phutna bawl kia dingin thutanna la jel uh.
June 27 - Students' Wing of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) lamkai in studentte'n large scale agitation nei ua, assembly a bulu sawm nalam uah mi 10 in liemna tua.
July 24 - Studentte'n khawllou a kiphinna a sutzom zing zieh un Government of Manipur in school leh college teng khah dingin order ana suo.
August 06 - All political parties meeting ana nei uh. NPF chilou party dang Trinamool Congress, CPI, CPM, JD-U, NCP, All India Forward Bloc, RSP, CPI (ML), BSP, MDPF, LJP, JD (S), MPP, AAP, BJP telkim. Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam Chairman hina nuai ah 13 13-member committee form in ana um.
August 13 - Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency apat MP Thangso Baite in Zero Hour sungin Parliament ah ILP thu tangkoupi.
KUM 2014
September 27 - Kiphinna tanlou kei a peitou char char ahiban ah huoise semsem ahiman in state solkal in bang bawl a hoi ding chi lampi sui tou vevaw sam hi. All Political Party ILP committee meeting nei ua, tuahun ah retired Chief Justice RK Manisana apat a umthei lampi tuomtuom ngaikhietna ana nei uhi.
November 07 - JCILPS in November 18 tan a ILP koi di'n solkal huntawp ana pe jel.
November 14 - Imphal-Guwahati tourist bus khat in 20 non-Manipuris ang puo zieh in a document lasah in um.
November 20 - Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILP)te kungah All Political Party ILP Committee (APPILPC) report dungjui in "Bill" dan a winter assembly session chia genkhawm hiding chi'n ana gen.
December 10 - All Political Parties Committee on ILPS ten Chief Minister Okram Ibobi kungah Draft Bill ana submit uh.
December 13 - Naga Peoples Front (NPF) te'n All Political Parties Committee (APPC) on ILP te submit DRAFT BILL a Manipur khu Hill State chia a gel zieh un nasa ta a dan hiding chi'n ana pangta ua, Hill Areas Committee (HAC) zong alert mama dingin ngetna ana bawl uh. Article 371(C) of Indian Constitution tungtawn a tribal te interest kepbit theina lampi umchin teng toh kepbit hiding, APPC in bang constitutional power anei a, Manipur Hills leh Valley toh kisai tanpha gen le sah a anei ahiai chi'n dohna ana bawl uh.
December 29 - Bill pass na dia Special Session nei ding in state solkal naw pat in um.
KUM 2015
February 18 - JCILPS in draft bill toh kisai five-point demand submit. Their demand include provisions in the draft Bill that mandates issuing of pass or permit to non-indigenous people who come to the State; inclusion of a point of 'cut of base year -1951 in the Bill; not to give land ownership right to the non-indigenous people, installation of a full fledged Labour Department for proper registration of migrant workers who are willing to visit the State and and detection of non-indigenous people and deport them to their native place. Tua hun a legal expert khat in based year 1951 hitheilou ding ana chi khum a, CM Ibobi in zong article 19 (1) of Indian Constitution dungjui a India mi khat in India sunga utnana teng thei ahi chi'n ana gen sam hi.
March 02 - Draft bill genkhawm dingin State Cabinet in emergency meeting nei ua, tami bill luikhietna dia a pei lellel assembly session zong tuontual zawsop nalai uh.
March 03 - Cabinet emergency thupuosah dungjui in Business Advisory Committee in jingkal matah in meeting nei ua, assembly session ni 2 extend ding in lem ana sa uh. A lang khat ah CM lamkai in CLP meeting zong jing nei tiamtuom ua, bill luikhiet dingin pha ana sa chiet uhi. March 13 nia Bill luikhiet dingin March 16 nia approve bawl ding chi plan ana nei ta uh.
March 13 - Clauses 1 and 3 of Article 207 of the Constitution of India dungjui a Governor phalna a lah zaw nua un tuni'n Chief Minister Ibobi in Manipur Regulation of Visitors, Tenants and Migrant Workers (MRVT&MW) Bill 2015 chiteng State Assembly ah genkhawm dingin ana luikhia.
March 14 - Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in meeting ua, janni'a Assembly a ki luikhia bill teng hoideu in etjuina ana nei uh, assembly a discussion a um chia support chiet dingin ana kithukim uh.
March 15 - JCILPS rejects Bill, calls 18 hour bandh. JCILPS in assembly a luikhiet a um bill lakhe kia leh assembly zong khawlsan dingin solkal thu ana pia. Bill te'n a non-manipuri te humbitna ding hizaw chi'n gen.
March 16 - Manipur Legislative Assembly on Monday passed by Voice Vote "The Manipur Regulation of Visitors, Tenants and Migrant Workers (MRVT&MW) Bill, 2015" amid protests and uproar by opposition members.
March 17 - JCILPS te'n kiphinna khausem pan kia, moral ground a kitawp di'n CM phut uh. CM Ibobi in amendment bawl thei ahi chi'n mipi zawl lungdam sawm.
March 18 - 'Manipur Regulation of Visitors, Tenants and Migrant Workers Bill, 2015' pomlou etsahna in JCILPS te'n indefinite non-cooperation movement against the non-locals chi'n kiphinna ana pan uh.
March 19 - Imphal West district ah CrPC 144 koi in um; BJP in zong MRVT and MW Bill pomlou. MPP, JD(U) leh CPI(ML) te'n zong pomlou in Chief Minister O Ibobi leh a council of Minister teng ki resign dingin phutna bawl uh.
June 26 - JCILPS te'n akinlam a MRVT&MW Bill withdraw ding leh new bill siemtha dingin giihna ana bawl.
July 08 - A class XI student Sapam Robinhood (16), son of Sapam Romesh from Ananda Singh Higher Secondary Academy in shina tuoh; kiphinna khau peisem, Imphal pumpi ah curfew puon in ana um.
July 09 - All party meeting te'n new draft Bill pantha kia: New draft Bill in January 21, 1972 pen base year di'n lemsa kia. Tua meeting ah Indian National Congress, Trinamool Congress, BJP, LJP, CPI-M, CPI leh JD-U tel, hinanleh NPP leh NPF ana tellou.
July 12 - CLP in "Manipur Regulation of Visitors, Tenants & Migrant Workers Bill, 2015" withdraw bawl di'n thutanna bawl.
July 13 - State Cabinet meeting in July 15 chia ILP toh kisai genkhawm di'a Emergency Assembly nei di'n thutanna bawl.
July 15 - MRVT&MW Bill withdraw in um. Okram Ibobi in new bill draft hiding, ha 3 sunga luikhiet hiding chi'n ana gen.
July 16 - JCILPS in government office teng leh non-local miteng tungah public curfew puongkhum.
July 22 - Th Debendra, chairman, drafting committee lamkaina in first sitting ana nei uh. MLR & LR Act leh Labour Laws amend bawl hiding in ana gen.
July 23 - Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Imphal (TKLI) leh Imphal Tangkhul Shanao Long (ITSL) te'n namphu a Tangkhul numeite kiphinna telsah toh kisai kipah vaklou ahidan uh thuphuon ana bawl uh.
July 25 - New bill draft na ah High Court Bar Association of Manipur (HCBAM) leh All Manipur Bar Association (AMBA) ana pang panta. International Meetei Forum Manipur saina in "ILP, Sixth Schedule, Tribal Status leh Hill State: Prioritisation of Demands" chi thupi zang in seminar thupitah ana um. Robinson shina toh kisai enkai ding in Enquiry Commission solkal in din.
July 27 - Delhi ah Mandi House apat Jantar Mantar tan lamjuina ana um, PM kunga Memo ana thelut uh. Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Imphal (TKLI) leh Imphal Tangkhul Shanao Long (ITSL) te'n Imphal-Ukhrul Road a bandh akinlam a lakhe ding in ngetna ana bawl uh.
July 29 - Tribal Youth Council, Manipur (TYCM) te'n namphu a singtangmite kiphinna pansah a umtoh kisai a lungkim loudan uh thuphuon ana bawl.
August 01 - Kuki Inpi Manipur in Chief Minister kungah a kisaipite donglou in Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Acts, 1873 amend bawl hitheilou ding chi'n memo ana thelut uh. Tuabang nasepna bawl ahileh tribal te'n kipom theilou ding ana chi uh.
August 04 - Law Minister Th Debendra lamkai a draft bill "The Manipur Protection of Natives of Manipur Act, 2015," a bawl uh solkal kungah pelut uh.
August 07 - Kiphinna huaise deudeu ahiman in police te zong ana gumtat khajel ahiman un, a gamta khengval police 6 suspend in um.
August 12 - JCILPS-Govt Talks ani veina ana um. JCILPS ten 5 points a demand uh lawching lou.
August 13 - CM Ibobi in JCILPS te hun bikhieh Aug 15 tan a bill ki jouman lou ding chi'n puong.
August 14 - Kuki Khanglai Lawmpi (KKL) General Headquarters in KKL Ambulance khetsiet sah a umtoh kisai JCILPS kungah thupha tawi di'n phut. Student 5 in fast unto death kiphinna pan uh.
August 16 - Young Mizo Association (YMA), Manipur; Zomi Youth Association (ZYA), Ghqs; Hmar Youth Association (HYA), Ghqs leh Kuki Khanglai Lawmpi (KKL), Ghqs kiphawl khawmna Joint Philanthropic Organisation (JPO), Churachandpur in KKL Ambulance khetsiet sah a um toh kisai nasa tah in demna bawl uh.
August 17 - State Government in JCILPS demand dungjui in 1951 pen cut-off year di'n pom. All political parties meeting ban ah Cabinet meeting nei in ana um, Aug 25 chienga Special Session nei dingin ana ki thukim uh. Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO), Moreh in ILPS kiphinna student te telsah a um toh kisai kipahpi lou ahidan thuphuon ana bawl.
August 18 - Moreh ah ILPS kiphina zieh in Kuki leh Meitei kal ah kithei siemlouna ana tung.
August 19 - AMUCO, KIM leh UCM te'n Moreh siltung toh kisai Moreh lam del uh. JCILPS leh Solkal in kihouna a 3 veina nei.
August 20 - JCILPS saina in 2nd People's Convention ana nei uh, tuanah 1951 pen based year di'a pomna nei ua, It resolved that "private undertaking" and "local authority" inserted in relation to persons to be exempted under Section 8(2) of the proposed draft Bill No 1 must be removed. The convention resolved that the electoral roll of 1948, Census report of 1951 and the Village Directory of 1951 should be adopted as referral documents under Section 2(b) of the proposed draft Bill No 1 (Protection of Manipur Peoples Bill, 2015) .
August 21 - ILPS kiphinna pang mi 317 te'n liamna tua, mi 69 te'n fast unto death zom. Singtangmite gari attack a um tam simta ahi man in All Tribal Students Union, Manipur (ATSUM) in JCILPS tunga lungkim louthu phuong.
August 22 - Hill people leh valley mipite kal ah ki theisiemlou na kuong panpan ta, Kuki Students' Organization (GHQ) in valley based media te'n shinei langnei a thu report bawl chi'n mawpai thu puong.
August 25 - Govt-JCILPS meeting a 4 veina ana um, ki thukimna 10 ana bawl uh. The convention resolved that the electoral roll of 1948, Census report of 1951 and the Village Directory of 1951 should be adopted as referral documents under Section 2(b) of the proposed draft Bill No 1 (Protection of Manipur Peoples Bill, 2015). The convention resolved to insert 'non-Manipuri peoples firm, institutions or any other similar entities' within the definition of non-permanent resident as elaborated by Section 14(a) of the proposed draft Bill No 2 (MLR&LR 7th Amendment Bill).
August 27 - Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Manipur Legislative Assembly in meeting nei ua, Cabinet thupuosah dungjui a August 28 leh 31 chia Special Session nei ding in thupuohna na bawl uh. Tam Special Session khu 11th session (Part III) of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly hita ding. Tam Special Session hun sunga the Protection of Manipur Peoples Bill 2015, the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Seventh amendment) Bill 2015 leh the Manipur Shop and Establishments (Second amendment) Bill 2015 genkhawm dingin agenda pomna ana nei uh.
August 28 - Bill thumte Manipur Inpi ah luikhiet in um. Chief Minister O Ibobi, Revenue Minister Th Debendra leh Labour and Employment Minister I Hemochandra te'n The Protection of Manipur Peoples (PMP) Bill 2015, the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Seventh amendment) Bill 2015 and the Manipur Shops and Establishments (Second amendment) Bill 2015 te khat chiet in ana luikhia uh.
August 29 - Kuki Students' Organization Ghqs leh All Naga Students' Association Manipur (ANSAM) te'n Solkal leh JCILPS te kithukimna pomthei hilou ding chi'n thuphuon ana bawl uh. All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) in phasahpina bawllou dingin Governor kungah ngetna lai ana pia uh.
August 30 - Kuki Students' Organization (GHQ), All Naga Students' Association Manipur leh ATSUM te'n joint in Manipur singtanggam teng ah 12 hrs bandh ana puong uh. ATSUM in the proposed Manipur Land Revenue & Land Reform Act (7th Amendment Bill 2015) is a ploy to annul the existing Manipur Land Revenue & Land Reform Act 1960 under Section 158 chi'n thuphuon ana bawl.
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August 31 2015 - All three Bills passed without any debate. Violent reactions erupt in CCpur, Sadar Hills, CrPC 144 invoked Residences of MLAs attacked, three killed in CCpur, bandh in hill areas total. At least three persons have been killed and many others sustained injuries as police and protesters clashed in different areas of Churachandpur district as mobs went on rampage attacking residences of Ministers, MLAs and MP Thangsoi Baite tonight. Thangzalian (20) s/o Vungching of Hiangtam Lamka, H.Paulianmang (23) S/o (L) H. Thianlal of Dorcas Veng and Pausuanlian (19) s/o Zenkhanching of New Lamka Vengnuam were killed by the security forces/police on that fateful night. The mob, that gathered together following a bout of alarm bells, initially attacked the residence of Health Minister Phungzathang Tonsing located at New Lamka around 6 pm. They ransacked the house and set aflame several furniture items. The concrete structure too caught the fire by 7 pm as water tankers, fire tenders and police who had rushed to the spot were attacked and forced to turn back. Then a group people who were part of the mob moved towards the residence of Thanlon MLA Vungzagin Valte, also located at New Lamka, where they set ablaze the security sentry post and a vehicle. Deputy Commissioner Lunminthang Haokip, who rushed towards the Minister's residence also received the wrath of the mob as his official vehicle along with that of his escorts were vandalised and overturned at Damkam Bazar. District administration imposed CrPC 144 with immediate effect, but of no used. The mob also attacked the residences of Singngat MLA Ginsuanhau Zou at Lailam Veng and that of Henglep MLA T Manga Vaiphei located at Hill Town. A mob, in the meantime, set ablaze the house of Hill Areas Committee Chairman Dr Chaltonlien Amo. Another mob attacked and set blaze the house of MLA TN Haokip located at Tuibong. The residence of Ngamthang Haokip was attacked by a mob at Saparmeina and MLA Nemcha Kipgen's house located at Kangpokpi was also set ablaze at 10,30 pm.
Injured persons have been identified as Enkhankhup (19) s/o Nangzachin of LV Lane New Lamka, Thongkhopao alias Paoneo (28) s/o (L) Jangkhotil of Bijang, B Vengnom, David Vanlalrem (24) s/o Lalbieksang of Rengkai, Khailaljohn (25) s/o Dimneihlam of Chiengko-pang, Gouzakham (28) s/o Gingoukap of New Lamka, Remruolsang ( 21) Ramhnun of Muolvaiphei, Muansiam (36) s/o Nengkhogin of Vengnuam, Khumzamung (17) s/o Paukhannun of N/L, Luanbiaksang (36) s/o Thongkai of Nehru Marg, Thangsiankham (22) s/o Thuamkham of Vengnuam New Lamka, Joyson (30) s/o Kamzadong of Hebron Veng, New Lamka, Jangminchin (18) s/o Late Holkholam of Molnom and Thangkaplian (23) s/o Mangsuanmung of Gangpimual.
Zomi Council urges Guv to withhold Bills. Kuki Inpi Manipur declared to oppose any Acts or Laws in the state which affect the interest of tribals in general and Kukis in particular.
September 1 - More violence seized Churachandpur district, with three more protesters losing their lives, the toll during the course of this agitation has reached 7 (Khaizamang, 12 s/o Thangzalam of Bijang; Khamthianmuan 22 s/o Kamkhenthang of Pear-sonmun; and Zamminthang Valte s/o Vungkhozam of College Veng). State forces resorted to heavy firing and pointed their guns, Two protesters were immediately killed in front of the station gate while at least 9 others sustained injuries. Kuki Inpi Churachandpur, Hmar Inpui and Zomi Council adopted joint declaration denouncing the bills. KSO Chandel called indefinite bandh at Moreh. Hill Areas Committee (HAC) appealed to all to maintain calm and refrain from taking the law into one's hands. State Govt clarified that the three Bills passed on Aug 31 do not infringe on the existing rights of the tribal community settled in the State and they do not impinge on the provision of Article 371C and subsequent Presidential order of 1972 which provides for scheduled areas and the Manipur State Hill People Regulation, 1947. United Naga Council (UNC) condemned the three bills. Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said, situation in Manipur is very tense. NPF Manipur State Unit has strongly condemned the 'merciless' killing of innocent people in Churachandpur by State security forces. All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) said it is appalled and perturbed by the 'unbecoming militarisation of State forces' in Churachandpur. Tribal Churches Leaders' Forum (TCLF), Manipur has earnestly appealed all the communities of Manipur to maintain "peace and social co-existence." All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) and Tribal Youth Council Manipur (TYCM) submitted a memorandum to the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) Chairman Dr Chaltonlien Amo opposing the Bill No-16, 2015 and Bill No-17, 2015 introduced in the Manipur Legislative Assembly in its emergency session on August 28. Naga People's Organisation (NPO) along with SDWA, SDSA held a joint consultation meeting and terms the three bills "targeted" against the tribals of Manipur by the Government.
September 2 - Churachandpur Zonal Education Office was burnt down. Hmar Innpui, Kuki Inpi and Zomi Council formed Joint Action Committee (JAC) with former ADC Member H Mangchinkhup as the head at KKL Complex, raised the demand for a separate administration for the hill people. The three Inpi withdrawn the demand for ex-gratia and compensation they had call for during yesterday's declaration. The JAC declared that it will not claim the bodies until and unless there is an honourable solution. It has also decided to shut down all educational institutions until the dead bodies are claimed. Tribal students protest at all over India, urge for PR in the state and called for immediate resignation of all the 19 tribal MLAs. All the tribal students' organisations held a meeting at Imphal and formed a new body called Coordinating Committee, ATSUM. United Naga Council (UNC) has announced 48 hours National Highways bandh from September 3 midnight in protest. Tangkhul Ngala Long (TNL), demanded Tangkhul MLAs to resign from their respective seats. Mizoram's main opposition party, the Mizo National Front, has condemned the Congress-led Government in neighbouring Manipur. Condemnation of security forces pour in from Zeliangrong Youth Front (ZYF), North East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS), Kuki Senior Citizens' Welfare Forum, Manipur. Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) urged the Governor to be cautious. Manipur Govt repressive, anti-tribal, says UNC. NPF Manipur condemns killing; warns of unrest in other hill districts.
September 03 - A massive public meeting was held at Lamka Public Ground. CCpur death toll reaches 8 ( 48 year-old-man succumbed to injuries), Repeal Bills or add exceptional clause: JAC.
SDO offices and employment exchange set ablazed. Post-Bills violence CorCom blames repugnant statements, 'external' hands. Naga-Kuki joint meeting held, Kuki INPI USA submits memo to US President, Indian PM.
September 4 - CCpur JAC declares victims as 'martyrs', Kangpokpi protests PMP and associated Bills, CoPTAM questions Govt's commitment on land record transfer orders, ATSUM petitions Guv; states reasons for objecting Bills, CCpur JAC withdraws memo to CM, BJP CCpur bats for PR.
September 05 - Four NPF MLAs namely L Dikho (Mao A/C), Samuel Risom (Ukhrul A/C), ST Victor Nunghlung (Chandel A/C) and Dr V Alexander Pao (Karong A/C) tendered their resignation. Joint Action Committee for the Protection of Tribal and Minority People's Right, Jiribam constituted by Hmar, Paite, Thadou-Kuki and Bengali (Hindu & Muslim) and various social organizations. All Tribal Chiefs Forum Manipur (ATCFM) has resolved to urge the President, the Prime Minister and the Governor of Manipur to reject the three Bills, demand immediate resignation of HAC members . All Tribal Rights Protection Forum, Manipur (ATRPFM) urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to impose President's Rule in Manipur. State Cabinet decided to institute a Magisterial enquiry into the death of eight persons and burning of houses of MLAs, Ministers and MP in Churachandpur district. Kukis of Nagaland extended monetary assistance of Rs 35,000 to the families of 'tribal martyrs'. Zo Re-unification Organisation (ZoRO) general headquarters has today called for the withdrawal of the three Bills.
September 06 - Prayer services were conducted across the district in Churches and streets corners. The JAC, citing the volatile situation and mounting public pressure, has today withdrawn its earlier announcement for reopening of schools. Thousands of commuters were hit as expelled RJD leader Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav's supporters halted trains in Bihar today to protest violence against Bihari mig-rants in Manipur. Kalapahar Gorkhas pay homage to tribal martyrs. ZUF asks Tml MLAs to resign.
September 07 - PMP & associated Bills : CM Sectt comes out with para-wise clarification. UNC bans Cong offices. NPF demands dismissal of Ibobi's Govt. CCpur JAC calls 60 hours bandh. LJP urge Ibobi to reach out. CCpur violence death toll reaches 9. Meet pledges to pursue demand for separate administration for hills. Hmar, Paite students condemn Bills. MPP expresses concern. Four NPF MLAs confirm resignation. ATSUM slams State Govt. SH-ADC demands review of Bills.
September 08 - 60 hour total bandh comes into force. Kuki Organisation for Human Rights (KOHUR) urged to sit together, talk over and try making the Bills acceptable to all. State Govt is anti-tribal said ATSUM. CM Sectt comes out with para-wise clarification-II. Sit-in staged against PMP, associated Bills all over Manipur hill districts. Liangmai Naga Council, Senapati Zone flays Bills. Zeliangrong bodies reiterate demand for resignation of MLAs. We resign for the interest of tribals said Victor. Chandel bodies pay homage to tribal martyrs at CCpur. Tengnoupal stages sit-in against PMP Bill. Tribal Forum, Silchar holds meeting. UPF donates money for CCpur victims. Coordinating Committee, ATSUM on Tuesday reiterated its demand for resignation of all the 20 Tribal MLAs.
September 09 - JAC appeals to non-tribals to stay with us. Bandh enters day 2 : Call for MLAs to resign echoes all over. Ukhrul rallies against 'anti-tribal' Bills. Yet another bandh lined up : JAC Sadar Hills calls 24 hr total bandh. Pressure to quit unjustified said Dy CM Gaikhanngam, he said he will not quit under pressure. KCC condoles 'tribal martyrs', prays for peace. ZHRF joins separate administration demand. Tribal Forum, Silchar condemned Bills. Government Bills will decide fate of future generation: MLA Shyam
September 10 - NPF Manipur lambasts Dy CM over his statement. 60 hrs bandh ends, protest from 12 pm today. Kpi rallies against 'anti-tribal' Bills. UNC reacts to Dy CM's statement. 2 NE CMs Mizoram and Nagaland write to Centre over Manipur crisis. Zeliangrong bodies like ZB (AMN), ZYF, AZSU and ZSUM rebut Gaikhangam's assertion. We will not negotiate with adversary: UNC. Chief Minister O Ibobi and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam appealed to Church leaders to spread the message of peace and tranquillity.
September 11 - Paupu Auto (Diesel autos) join protest; bandh relaxed till 10 am today. Churches Leaders' Forum appeals. Zoram Nationalist Party expresses concern, the party president Lalduhawma said State Government is allegedly partisan. SoO signatories United People Front (UPF) expressed confidence that the people's wish and aspirations to have a separate administration outside the Government of Manipur will be realised through the current movement. Bandh enforcers damage 2 wingers; torch 1 auto rickshaw . Protest sit-in held at Leimakhong. Naga Women's Union (NWU) and Senapati District Women Association (SDWA) visited Churachandpur, conducted a meeting with Churachandpur Joint Women Organization (CJWO), Hmar Women Association (HWA), Kuki Women Union (KWU), Zomi Mothers Association (ZMA) and Mizo Peoples Convention Women's Wing (MPCWW). Jiri-Tupul railway construction works halted.
September 12 - Churches pray for peace, tranquility in State. MLA Biren slams BJP led Central Govt. Parbung SDO office vandalised. JAC boycotts tribal MLAs.
September 13 - All Tribal Leaders Consultative Committee (ATLCC) refutes Govt's clarification. The Bills can be amended, if needed : JCILPS. Former MP MP Kim Gangte urged CM to reach out. Govt Bills will not harm interest of any community in India: MLA Biren.
September 14 - Church leaders pray for peace ; JAC rolls out stir plan for a week. SH-JAC thanks Naga, Mizo CMs, Sangma. Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) condoles, donated a sum of Rs 41,000 for the victims of Churachandpur violence.
September 15 - Nagas civil organizations like the UNC, ANSAM, NWU and NPO rallies at Senapati against three Bills and for peace accord. JCILPS submits memorandum to Governor Dr Ahmed urged to give nod to Bills. CCpur rallies, Govt's silence slammed. Quit by Sept 30 warned ATSUM to tribal MLAs. JAC Sadar Hills lauds CMs of Mizoram, Nagaland & PA Sangma.
September 16 - A tribal conclave that had a threadbare discussion on the anti-tribal policies and Bills of the State Government has today called for a special session of the State Assembly to pass another Bill for exclusion of areas under Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) jurisdiction from the three contentious Bills. Divide Manipur into two UTs : NE MPs. 48 hr Imphal-Moreh road bandh called. Achieving demand needs synergy among different groups: UKLF
September 18 - Record torch rally held at Lamka to protest Manipur Bills. JAC spells out stir detail in Sadar Hills. Thangso denies 'two UTs' report. KNO calls for creation of a Kuki State. Tamenglong stages massive rally against Govt Bills. People have to wait for Governor's assent: Kh Ratan. BJP concerned unrest over three Bills in Manipur
September 19 - CCpur denizens form human chain to protest Bills. Kangpokpi rallies in solidarity to CCpur. MLA Anand decries anti-Bills protest. North East Dialogue Forum (NEDF) denounces killings. Massive sit-in protest in CCpur demands withdrawal of Govt Bills . Co-ordinating Committee, ATSUM condemns 'hunting' of tribal leaders.
September 20 - Denouncing the letter of objection sent by Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga to the Prime Minister of India against the three Bills, the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) sent a letter of condemnation to the AICC. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi was greeted with anti-tribal bills protest at national capital Delhi, he protesters were arrested and taken to Chanakya police station. Joint Philanthropic Organisation (JPO), Imphal (HYA, YPA, YVA, YMA, ZYO, SYO, GYO, Kuki Inpi) start collecting Rs 100 per household from its members for treatment of the injured victims. Sadar Hills stir deferred due to unavoidable circumstances. United NGOs Mission, Manipur (UNM-M) has condemned.
September 21 - JAC rejects Magisterial Inquiry DC's escort vehicle attacked. Martyrs' shed inaugurated. KIM urges CM to call back Bills. Moreh protests against CCpur killing, Govt Bills.
September 22 - Centre's envoy calls for dialogue for speedy resolution of all issues. JAC rubbishes State Government's claim that 'the 3 bills will not compromise with the tribal land and their contention that the present crisis as an internal one,'. Resigned NPF MLAs pay tributes to martyrs. All Manipur Tribal Women Union (AMTWU) demands apology from MLA Anand who said "who said that 'it is only because of the generosity of the Meiteis that the Nagas and Kukis could exist in Manipur today,". Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Ashok Prasad visits CCpur. Tribal Youth Council, Manipur (TYCM) has strongly condemned the "raid carried out" by the Manipur Police Commandos at Berean Lodge, Deulahland, in search of the Executive Members of the Tribal Frontal Organisation, ATSUM and ANSAM.
September 23 - Tribal leaders meet President Mukherjee, Jual Oram. Demands for separate States or homelands and Naga integration which may disintegrate Manipur must be dropped immediately, said Congress MLA RK Anand. Cabinet discusses situation in hill dist. Singnat residents rally, salute 'martyrs'. Tribal Youth Council, Manipur (TYCM) has rebutted the statement of Dy CM Gaikhangam saying he has misinterpreted meaning of Money Bills. United Naga Council (UNC) has extended appreciation to Lalthanhawla, Chief Minister of Mizoram, TR Zeliang, Chief Minister of Nagaland and PA Sangma (MP), former Speaker of Lok Sabha and other political leaders and parties for their bold decision in supporting the tribal people of Manipur and urged the President of India, Prime Minister of India and the Governor of Manipur not to give assent.
September 24 - Govt sends 3rd talk invitation to JACAATB. Manipur Tribals Forum, Delhi (MTFD) calls for hill-valley separation. Mizoram CM defends letter to PM, he said "I simply want to help my people in Manipur enjoy their rights within the Constitution of India". MHA Secy urged to impress upon President to reject 3 Bills.
September 25 - KIC, HI and ZC urge President to withhold Bills. All Tribal Rights Protection Forum, Manipur (ATRPFM) submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a separate administration for the tribal inhabited areas of Manipur. ATSUM calls for separate administration of tribals. Maring Students' Union (MSU) denounced the statement made by ML Medun Maring which claimed that the movement against the three Bills at Churachandpur Headquarters is not people's movement but a movement instigated by SoO groups of the area.
September 26 - Irate mob torches resident of ZRO President . Global Liangmai Forum (GLF) denounced Bills; demands withdrawal of Bills. Chandel consultative meeting opposes Govt bills. Following the allegations made by the tribal community of Churachandpur that live bullet rounds were fired from one battery workshop on September 1 in the mass protest , the shop owner today clarified that incident of bullet being fired from the shop never happened.
September 27 - NE bodies petition PM - Meghalaya People's Human Rights Council (MPHRC), Indigenous Women's Forum of North East India (IWFNEI), Sinlung Indigenous People's Human Rights Organization (SIPHRO), Naga People's Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), Karbi Human Rights Watch (KHRW), Zo Indigenous Forum (ZIF) and Zomi Human Rights Foundation (ZHRF) submitted a joint memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging that the Government of Manipur has violated the Constitutional safeguards of the indigenous/tribal people.
September 28 - Tribal chiefs rally at Lamka; urge President to reject Bills. Four apex tribal bodies - Zomi Council, Kuki Inpi, Churachandpur, Hmar Inpui and Mizo Peoples Convention hailed the historic decision reached by the armed groups under KNO and UPF to pursue a common political goal. Womenfolk dismantle HAC Chairman Chaltonlien Amo residence.
September 29 - Ex-servicemen too rally against Manipur Bills. Chandel district CSOs Consultative meet denounces 3 Bills.
October 01 - Inpis assign KIM to initiate dialogue with Government on three Bills published some dailies, UPF reiterates stand against 3 Bills...Condemns 'bossy stir' in CCpur. ATSUM piles heat on tribal MLAs. Govt committed to amity: Ibobi.
October 02 - No breakthrough achieved in first meet between KIM, CM. Thadou Inpi (formerly known as Thadou Tribe Council) Ghqs has refuted the report that the Kuki Inpi Manipur has been assigned to take up the case of the three Bills on behalf of all the tribals who have been opposing the Bills. Fate of 3 Bills still uncertain : Titular king. Manipur University Tribals' Union (MUTU) pay homage to 'nine martyrs'
October 03 - Citizens Committee, Manipur headed by former Chief Minister Radha Binod Koijam visits CCpur for reconciliation. Nagaland MP wants controversial Manipur Bills withdrawn. KIM-Govt talk on Friday positive, says Gaikhangam; next meeting soon.
October 04 - JAC asks schools for condolence meeting as it re-open. MNP condemned the interference of Lok Sabha MP from Nagaland Neiphiu Rio in the affairs of Manipur.
October 05 - Piling heat on MLAs to resign TNL convenes emergency assembly. Protesting students mar class resumption in schools.
October 07 - JAC and ATSUM team leave for Delhi. Dy CM greeted with protest at Delhi.
October 08 - Public boycott of tribal MLAs YPA banishes Phungzathang Tonsing, Vungzagin Valte. UNC, NPO submit memos to Union Minister Sudarshan
October 13 - Post PMP Bill imbroglio Nagaland MP justifies writing to PM. UNC renews call for Centre's intervention. CCpur to skip Hill Dist Badminton Championship
October 14 - Miscreants torch CCpur school at midnight. YVA, Zillai accounced to abstain from Kut celebration.
October 15 - The Directorate of Census Opera-tions, Manipur, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has categorically stated that the directorate is not aware about the authority which prepared the National Register of Citizens, 1951. Thadou Inpi, General Headquarters declared "Year of Mourning". Young Paite Association (YPA), Imphal Block declared No to Kut fest. JAC CCpur lauds NE leaders.
October 16 - KIM General Assembly, poll postponed due to present situation. Hmar Youth Association, Imphal Joint Headquarters resolved not to organise the annual 'Sikpuiruoi' festival this year.
October 17 - Government issued an order to procure 2 sets of 6-body mortuary cabinets from M/s RS Cooling Appliances, an authorised dealer of M/s Blue Star Limited, Guwahati at the cost of Rs 16,24,750 yesterday, the JPO leaders told. CLP rejects proposal for tripartite talks on 3 Bills.
October 19 - Kuki People Liberation Front/Army (KPLF/KPLA) announced an economic blockade on the highways leading to the State from midnight of Oct 21 to midnight of Oct 31 due to state govt indifferent attitude towards the tribals.
October 20 - UNC announces 48 hr bandh from Oct 22 midnight. Half of delegates return from Delhi. Tangkhul Naga Long ex-communicated two Congress MLAs, while 15 days time has been given to the NPF MLA of Ukhrul AC, Samuel Risom to prove his earlier resignation. Imphal witnesses panic petrol buying.
October 21 - TSA Bengaluru announced to observe Sahnit Kum. 6th Dimki (Assembly session) of Zeliangrong Baudi, Assam Manipur & Nagaland (ZB, AMN) postponed for the time being. Zomi Council's elected Chairman LB Sona gave his resignation papers over a decision taken by tribal Inpis' including the Zomi Council - to lay the nine tribal martyrs to rest within a specific date, his successor G Vungsuanthang too resigned from the post today.
October 22 - UNC's 48 hr bandh comes into force : Tribe Hohos, CSOs back stir. JAC back from Delhi, no solution in sight yet. Thadou Inpi extend support to UNC bandh.
October 26 - United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) decided not to celebrate Chavang Kut this year.
October 29 - JAC against 'anti-tribal Bills' today took a decision to insist that the State Government should approach them according to the tribal customary law as a condition for the committee to respond to the State Government's invitation for talks. November labelled Tribal Unity Month, bandh, highway blockade lined up
October 30 - UNC calls 10 days eco blockade from Nov 2.
October 31 - A joint meeting of the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills, Inpis/tribe leaders and the State Government representatives held today in the office of the Superin-tendent of Police, Chura- chandpur agreed that the State Government will perform Hiamkhaam ( pre-requisite tribal customary practice for resolution of conflict) at the earliest (preferably on November 2, 2015). Talks on to perform last rites of Ccpur victims: Gaikhangam
November 02 - Govt performs Hiamkhaam, talks most likely ; Outcome of talks yet uncertain. The Government, represented by LM Khaute, ADGP; Ramthanga, Principal Secretary; KT Vaiphei, IG; Thangkhanlal Guite, IG; and top officials from the district slaughtered a four-legged animal for both the parties to dine, to break the ice in accordance with the tribal tradition, and set the talk process rolling.
November 03 - UNC economic blockade Empty trucks detained at Senapati. Division Bench of High Court of Manipur has directed the State Government and seven other respondents to provide adequate security for movement of the vehicles stranded on the National Highways due to UNC sponsored economic blockade.
November 05 - UNC temporarily suspends economic blockade. TNL 'exempts' NPF MLA Samuel Risom from expulsion. ZHRF bats for autonomy of tribals.
November 09 - AC meets CM, sets pre-requisites for discussions - JAC representatives accompanied by other tribal stake holders met the Chief Minister at his office chamber and maintained that the Government should fulfil their three-point pre-requisites within five days to start the formal talks. 1. Recalling the three contentious Bills and placing them on the Chief Minister's table within five days. 2. accepting a representative from the Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI with an officer of not less than a Joint Secretary to witness the talks and conveying the same in writing to both the JAC and the Ministry. 3. and fulfilling the tribal customary laws and traditional practices of paying Luangmuan (monetary penalty for murder) for the nine 'tribal martyrs' and compensation for the maimed and injured. JAC-Churachandpur walks out of meeting with CM Ibobi. Don't attend Sangai Fest : UNC to tribe hohos.
November 12 - Manipur Tribals' Union Bangalore (MTUB) decided to formed a centralised leadership or committee amongst the newly formed JACs/ committees/ forums/ unions at various Indian cities over various tribal issues including the alleged anti-tribal three bills.
November 14 - The three Bill passed by the Government of Manipur on August 31 last are aimed at expelling the State's indigenous tribes and are not meant for protecting them, said former MP and MLA BD Behring at Indoor Stadium, Chandel District Headquarters during a seminar jointly organised by All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU), All Tribal Chiefs and Public Grievances Forum (ATCPGF), Chandel and Tribal Research Institute (TRI), Government of Manipur..
November 14 2015 : With the Centre coming up with a formal statement declaring that all stake holders will be consulted before arriving at any decision on the three contentious Bills, the JAC along with tribe lea-ders and other CSO represen- tatives today decided that the mortal remains of the nine 'Tribal Martyrs' will be laid to rest within November.
November 19 - Thadou Inpi, General Headquarters decided to abstain from the Sangai Festival 2015
November 24 - Paite Tribe Council appeal for its deferment of Tribal Martyrs burial plan.
November 29 - The armed conglomerates, KNO and UPF have today issued a joint statement reiterating their commitment to the political survival of the people and their support to the movement against the three 'anti-tribal Bills', and warned divisive activities or formation of any new outfit.
November 30 - The JAC against anti-tribal Bills, in its meeting held today, decided to allow normal reopening of schools, shops and establishments including Govt offices in Churachandpur from Dec 1.
December 02 - Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) Convener-in-Charge Khomdram Ratan announced that the committee will launch the next round of agitation from December 16 as the Government of Manipur has failed to fulfill the agreements signed.
December 08 - The Central Government has received three Bills passed by the Manipur Assembly on August 31 and is discussing them with the Ministries concerned, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday.
December 09 - Over a thousand tribals from Manipur, representing various tribe based student bodies, philanthropic organizations took out a symbolic coffin rally from Jantar Mantar to Parliament today to mark 100 days of agitation. Mass mega rally marks 100th day of protest at all hill district headquarters in Manipur.
December 12 - Drawing the attention of the Parliament to the present po-litical scenario of Manipur where protesters are deman-ding withdrawal of the three Bills passed by Manipur Assembly, Lok Sabha MP and former Chief Minister of Naga-land Neiphiu Rio on Friday sought intervention of the Centre and to set up a high level committee to resolve the issue.
December 27 - The Joint Action Committee Against Anti-tribal Bills (JAC), in its meeting held today, oppose the proposed inauguration programme of two power sub-stations at Ankhasuo (Vangai) and Sinzawl (Thanlon) of Churachandpur District on December 29 by Chief Minister O Ibobi in the presence of some tribal MLAs.
December 29 - Yet another round of talk between the State Government and the Joint Action Committee Against 'Anti-Tribal' Bills broke down today without any headway.
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December 31 - Speaking to some media persons today, Gaikhangam remarked that the previous year was an 'exciting' one although many sad and harrowing events took place. Claiming that a breakthrough has been achieved regarding the impasse, Gaikhangam informed that the Government and the Churachandpur JAC have initiated dialogue since the last couple of days.
January 02 - JAC issue press statement, expressed scepticism of any solution sans Centre. The Chief Minister is reported to have told the 18-member JAC team of his looking forward for a permanent solution to the current impasse. The Chief Minister is reported to have told the 18-member JAC team of his looking forward for a permanent solution to the current impasse. 'We have known that the Bills will not be accepted by the Central Government. All the citizens of India have the right to settle in any part of the territory of India,' the CM was quoted to have told the JAC delegates. Besides, the CM is also quoted to have told the JAC team that the State Government has difficulty in meeting the demands of the tribal representatives since the three 'anti-tribal Bills' were passed due to pressures from certain section.
January 11 - JACAATB submitted a six-page document pinpointing the same in detail to the Chief Minister of Manipur.
January 14 - JACAATB called for boycotting the upcoming Republic Day celebration across all tribal areas in the State. United Naga Council (UNC) has called a 48 hours general strike in tribal areas of Manipur from January 24 midnight seeking intervention of the Government of India with regard to certain issues.
January 16 - Former Lok Sabha Speaker and NPP's working president PA Sangma today called for unity among tribal communities of the country so as to have a shared cause and make their voices heard even as he appealed for performing the last rites of the nine 'tribal-Martyrs' who are lying at the Churachandpur District Hospital mortuary since the past 130 days. PA Sangma was addressing the Khongsai Inpi General Assembly held at Zoljam village.
January 18 - Naga Political Leaders' Forum Manipur (NPLFM) called on Governor V Shanmunagathan at the Raj Bhavan last evening and submitted a memorandum demanding dismissal of the incumbent State Government and called for PR.
January 24 - Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) today organised a campaign programme at Ching Tam community hall, Sugnu.
February 02 - Naga Peoples' Front (NPF), Manipur reaffirmed its position on the three 'anti-tribal Bills' saying that the bills were passed in violation of the Indian Constitution's Article 371 C and Rule of Procedure and Conduct of Business of the Manipur Legislative Assembly.
February 09 - UPF and KNO conducted a meeting at KKL complex Churachandpur, and was attended by the JAC against anti-tribal bills, the JPO and Innpis. News report said that the 9 'tribal martyrs' were set to be buried on Feb 13.
February 10 - JACAATB reaffirms its stand. Lambasted the 20 odd tribal MLAs conveniently ignored the cries of their tribal brethren who have elected them in the first place and chose to give their approvals for the passing of the three Bills in the State Assembly. Manipur Tribals Forum Delhi (MTFD) in its press release asserted that the time and circumstances in which the 'martyrs' are put to rest should be in the collective interest of all tribals and worthy of their sacrifice.
February 11 - Joint Action Committee (JAC) against 'anti-tribal Bills' has clarified that neither the JAC nor the JPO has taken any decision or given consent to bury the nine 'tribal martyrs' . JAC said that the decision to bury the nine 'tribal martyrs' was announced in a sitting convened by the UPF and KNO on Feb 9.There was no agenda put forth in the meeting for discussion nor were the JAC and JPO given any chance to voice their opinion. Zomi Re-Unification Organisation (ZRO) also said that it could not agree to the proposed burial date fixed 'without any discussion' . ZRO said that a joint meeting of UPF and KNO was held at Imphal on Feb 7.In the meeting, it was discussed and resolved that a consultative meeting with the JAC, JPO, Inpis and all stakeholders be called on Feb 9.The spirit of the meeting was that the people be consulted and their opinions be taken as to whether they are ready to give a decent burial to the 'martyrs'. "PS Haokip, president of KNO suddenly fixed and dictated the date for the burial ceremony of our martyrs," it said while adding, "the ZRO cannot and would not accept such dictation" said ZRP PR. 24 hours general strike was called by different Facebook, WhatsApp group users and students to protest the decision to bury the nine 'martyrs' .
February 12 - KNO press release categorically said that, The proposal to bury the nine tribal 'martyrs' on February 13 was made by KNO president PS Haokip and it was endorsed by civil organisations. "KNO and UPF served their consensual purpose to consult the civil organisations; the civil organisations accepted the proposed date of burial made by PS Haokip", claimed a statement issued by the KNO.
February 13 - 'Martyrs' burial aborted, bandh winds up 'peacefully'
February 17 - JCILPS starts fresh round of movement
February 24 - Manipur Tribal Movement Road Construction Committee (MTMRC) formed by the JAC against anti-tribal Bills take onus of repairing Guite Road with funds donated by public. The road repairing work was formally flagged-off by Lalmuanpuia Punte, general secretary, ZoRO Ghqs from Sinzawl village.
February 28 - JAC rebuffs Chief Minister. In the statement, the JAC said that the hill areas of Manipur are constitutionally protected under Article 371C of the Indian Constitution, as well as the Presidential Order dated June 20, 1972, namely the Manipur Legislative Assembly (Hill Areas Com- mittee) Order, 1972 promulgated by VV Giri, the then President of India in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 371C.Hence, the Chief Minister's statement that "the hill areas of the State are constitutionally protected by the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act" is not only misleading and unconstitutional, but is also 'anti-tribal' and has misgui-ded and misinformed the august gathering of the Legislative Assembly.
March 09 - The JAC against 'anti-tribal' Bills announced different forms of stir to mark the 200th day of unrelenting struggle for justice and continued fight for tribal land, rights and identity on March 18. The United Naga Council (UNC) has postponed its plans to organise a 'coffin rally' on March 14 and instead decided to clamp a 15 hour total shut down in all the "Naga tribal districts", National Highways, all the National and international projects with effect from midnight of March 17 in support of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) Against 3 'Anti-Tribal Bills'
March 10 - The Joint Action Committee Against 'Anti-Tribal Bills' has urged the tribal populace of the State to continue imposing public boycott on all the tribal MLAs who have refused to resign despite mounting pressure from the public.
March 15 - CCpur JAC questions DC's instructions. In an open reply to a letter from DC of Churachandpur which urged the JAC against anti-tribal Bills to withdraw its proposed gun salute to the tribal 'martyrs' on March 18, the JAC Against the 'Anti-Tribal' Bills today said that with the Govt starting to question even the tribals' age-old practices and traditions and refusing to acknowledge the unique identities of the various tribal communities, the question that invariably crosses each tribal's mind is whether the very existence of tribals in Manipur has become a pressing problem for the Manipur Govt.
March 16 - All Tribal Chiefs' Forum, Manipur (ATCF) announced its full support and cooperation to the proposed series of agitation announced by JAC 'Against Anti-Tribal Bills' to mark the 200th day of relentless struggle for tribal cause.
March 17 - All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) announced its decision to join hands with the JAC against 'Anti-Tribal' Bills in observing a mass prayer cum release of 200 flying lanterns as a homage and tribute to nine 'tribal martyrs' on the occasion of the 200th day of 'relentless struggle for the tribal cause'. State Home Dept directed the Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur to issue notice to all license gun holders not to misuse licensed weapons like giving gun salute and to deposit their license along with the weapon to the nearest PS immediately.
March 18 - Homage paid to nine 'tribal martyrs' in Churachandpur, tribal way of Gun Salute was performed at every households; 15 hours bandh marks 200th day of protest. A mass prayer was held at YPA Hall, Lamka Ground as a mark of respect to the killed nine protesters followed by the release of 200 flying lanterns by the gathering during the function.
April 02 - JCILPS bans Secretariat, market construction works
April 05 - JCILPS continues campaign IIIT construction worked banned.
April 07 - JCILPS continues drive, bans JNIMS construction.
April 14 - JCILPS bans tunnelling work. Sustain agitation urged JACAATB.
April 15 - Centre finally intervenes in Manipur Bills' row. Tribal Welfare Ministry sought a written answer to Manipur's Social Welfare Department seeking information and action taken in the aftermath of the passage of the Bills.
April 16 - JCILPS has threatened to launch intense modes of agitation if the State Home Department cannot produce a white paper on migrant workers working in the State within five days.
April 23 - Manipur Tribal Women's Union demands implementation of the provisions of 6th Schedule provision of the Indian Constitution in the hills areas of Manipur.
April 30 - JCILPS announced bans on 'outsiders' from contesting polls.
May 05 - All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM) questioned the 'rationality' of demanding the Inner Line Permit (ILP) saying the Protection of Manipur People's (PMP) Bill, 2015 is not a relevant statute for all communities of the State. JCILPS Public Curfew beings.
May 06 - All Tribal Movement of Lamka (ATML) announced that they will stand opposed to the 48 hours public curfew proposed by the JCILPS in tribal areas.
May 07 - "Today marks the 250th day of Tribal Movement, yet the continued refusal of communal Manipur Government to address the grievances of the tribal people has prevented us from giving an honourable burial to our nine Tribal Martyrs," said the JAC against 'anti-tribal' Bills. BJP, LJP, NCP pledge support to ILPS movement.
May 09 - All-party meets decides delegation to leave for Delhi on May 16, NPF stays away from all political party meeting . ILP Bills against hill people reiterates NPF.
May 10 - In protest against the alleged indifferent attitude of the Manipur Government and its alleged brash and contemptuous conduct towards the tribal people, the JAC Against Anti-Tribal Bills called a 48-hr total shutdown in all tribal territories of the State starting from midnight of May 16 till midnight of May 18. Kuki Inpi Manipur has strongly objected the All Political Parties' decision to urge the Government of India to give assent to the three Bills. Accusing Chief Minister O Ibobi of overlooking his responsibilities towards the hill people, the Tribal Youth Council Manipur demanded the CM to resign gracefully. JCILP curfew reaffirms hill-valley divide claimed ATML.
May 11 - Stating that the Hill Areas Committee was not consulted in the passing of the three Bills by the State Assembly, the hill ADCs today said they are against the Bills. National Peoples' Party (NPP) clarified that they would not be a party of the all party delegation led by the Chief Minister which will go to New Delhi to urge the Government of India to clear the three Bills. ATSUM strongly condemns seeking assent to three Bills. Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava today informed the Rajya Sabha that a complaint dated November 10, 2015 was submitted by Manipur Tribal's Forum, Delhi to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST).
May 12 - UNC backs 48 hrs total shutdown call. Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) urged the State Government to reconsider its decision to send delegations of all political parties to Delhi to press for conversion of the three Bills into Acts. ZYF supports total bandh.
May 14 - The 2nd general body meeting of the Naga Political Leaders Forum Manipur (NPLFM) strongly warned the Manipur Government to step back and take an honest stance on its plan to enact the ILP related three Bills. JCILPS agitation getting more and more intense in the valley districts.
May 16 - The 48 hours total shutdown called by the JAC against the anti-tribal Bills in the tribal areas of Manipur against the decision of the All Political Parties meeting to send a team to Delhi to pressurise the Centre to enact the three Bills passed on August 31 last year came into force from midnight today. JCILPS urges all party team to act promptly. Kuki National Organisation (KNO) has objected the proposed 48 hours total shutdown called by the Churachandpur JAC. KNO said, "the fact that there is no basis for Kukis and Nagas to proceed together on political issues,". United Naga Council (UNC) and the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) held a joint meeting today and resolved to convene another meeting at 11 am of May 20 at Kuki Inn, Old Lambulane. The all political party delegation led by Chief Minister O Ibobi which were supposed to leave Imphal for Delhi today has deferred the same trip due to not obtaining an appointment with the central leaders.
May 19 - The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) called a 38-hour State-wide bandh with effect from 4 am of May 20 till 6 pm of May 21. JACAATB in its press release accused State Govt of being partial to valley.
May 20 - NPF MLAs urged the Centre not to give its consent to the "anti-tribal" Bills.
May 24 - JCILPS reiterates plan to target Govt offices
May 28 - Renewed pro-ILPS movement : 24 students hurt in police action, Tidim bandh comes into force
May 29 - Strongly condemning the alleged police excesses meted out to pro-ILPS agitators, JCILPS announced Any form of agitation today.
May 30 - JACAATB announced dharna schedule from June 9 at Salpha Pumbuuk, Hiangtam and different other places. JCILPS imposes public curfew in Govt offices. Cabinet fixed June 3 for Delhi trip.
May 31 - Pro ILPS Women Wing bans non-local hawkers, labourers. Meira rallies held all over in valley districts.
June 01 - Non-locals in Imphal were forced to stay indoors as the writ of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS).
June 02 - JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan dismissed the image uploaded in social networking sites which showed him and some other people holding a flag of the banned UNLF pledging allegiance to the same outfit as a doctored one. Manipur Police Dept announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh to any individual who may provide information leading to the arrest of Khomdram Ratan. CCpur JAC to stage campaign at Thanlon. Public curfew paralyses Khwairamband. CrPC 144 in IE.
June 03 - Khomdram Ratan resigned as the convenor of JCILPS, BK Moirangcha made the convenor-in-charge of the committee. UNC accused the all political party delegation..Represents only one community. All party delegation sans NPF leaves for Delhi
June 04 - All party delegation awaits appointment with PM, HM at Delhi. State BJP team meets MoS(Home). Thanlon meet endorses JAC's anti-Bills stand. Court freezes Ratan's bank account . UNLF denies involvement in JCILPS campaign. MTFD greets all party delegation with placards, intense protest took place in Delhi wherever Manipur politicians stays. Many protestors were detained by Delhi police and Manipur police posted at Manipur Bhawan, Delhi.
June 05 - While the all party delegation is camping at Delhi awaiting appointment with the Union Minister, a team of BJP Manipur Pradesh meet Rajnath Singh.
June 06 - Manipur Tribals' Forum (MTF) warns "do-or-die" movement against the three Bills will be initiated. "We will like to caution the NDA Government not to play vote bank politics," stated the statement.
June 07 - All party delegation press release said that, The Protection of Manipur People Bill 2015 will be re-examined by legal and constitutional experts for a new legislation to protect and preserve the indigenous people of Manipur after looking into all aspects of the hill and valley people of Manipur. The press release was jointly signed by Chief Minister O Ibobi, Deputy Chief Minister Ghaikhangam, MPCC president TN Haokip, MPCC Treasurer K Ranjit, BJP Manipur Pradesh president Ksh Bhabananda, BJP MLA Th Biswajit, Manipur Trinamool Congress president Th Shyamkumar, NCP Manipur president L Ibom-cha, LJP Manipur president K Shyam, JD-U Manipur president M Tombi, S Shanta-kumar of BJP, Manihar Gos- wami of Janata Dal (S) Manipur, O Joy of Manipur, MPP president N Sovakiran, CPI Manipur State Secretary Dr M Nara, AAP Manipur convenor Th Manihar, CPI-M Manipur State Secretary Sarat Salam and Ksh Santa of CPI-M Manipur.
June 08 - In the light of the alleged high-handedness and brutality exhibited by the Delhi Police as well as the Manipur Rifles personnel posted at Manipur Bhawan, Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi, JACAATB and Outer Manipur Tribals' Forum (OMTF) resolved to impose a 24-hour total shutdown in all tribal areas of Manipur from the midnight of June 8 in protest against the unprecedented use of excessive force against un-armed peaceful tribal protesters. All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) along with sister organisations - Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO) and All Naga Students' Association Manipur (ANSAM) condemn Delhi & Manipur Police. Indigenous People's Association of Kangleipak (IPAK) alleged that the State Government has deceived the masses by sending an all-political parties delegation to Delhi although they already knew that the three Bills passed by the State Assembly would not get the President's assent.
June 09 - An apex platform of Hmar Inpui, Mizo People Convention, Thadou Inpi, United Naga Council and Zomi Council - Outer Manipur Tribals' Forum (OMTF) demands PR in Manipur...Denounces tribal legislators, lone MP. Submitted memorandum to Pranab Mukherjee.
June 10 - The 10-days economic blockade on all National Highways passing through the tribal territories of Manipur and a ban on all ongoing National projects in the tribal areas imposed by several tribal bodies under the aegis of JAC against Anti-Tribal Bills began yesterday midnight. Citing void of merit, the High Court of Manipur dismissed former JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan's wife Khomdram Hemolata's plea to quash the criminal case, wanted tag and cash reward on her husband.
June 11 - Extensive protest demonstrations were staged today along Imphal-Ukhrul road by pro ILPS
June 13 - Many pro ILPS supporters launch counter economic blockade on different routes leading to hill districts from state capital.
June 23 2016: Even as a 48-hour bandh demanding revocation of wanted tag announced on former JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan is currently on, the publicity in-charge of JCILPS Sagolband New Cachar road unit was arrested along with explosive materials in the wee hours today, JCILPS dismissed the allegation.
June 25 - All political parties meet agreed to draft a new Bill for protection of indigenous people of Manipur. Rajya Sabha MP from Assam Biswajit Daimary visited CCpur District Hospital mortuary to pay respect to the nine 'tribal martyrs.' He highlighted the need for a special constitutional provision for the State tribals to decide their own future.
June 26 - 300th day of JAC's movement Hill people gather to pay homage to nine slain people. Hmar Students' Association Jt Headquarters, Churachandpur and Kuki Students' Organization, Churachandpur said that the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills has no locus-standi anymore to continue with the present movement. The resolved to monitor JACAATB closely.
June 27 - The United Gorkha Committee, Manipur was form to represent the Gorkha community in sharing views and opinions with the new drafting committee on Inner Line Permit System [ILPS] . All Manipur Tribal Women Union (AMTWU) met Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and submitted a memorandum seeking the immediate implementation of sixth schedule of the Indian Constitution in Manipur.
July 09 - All party meeting deliberates new draft Bill : New draft Bill proposes 1972 as base year. JACAATB said Govt's preparation to introduce fresh Bills is an insult to the tribal 'martyrs' and the tribal people in Manipur, Public meeting endorse the JAC to continue to spearhead the movement for tribal land, rights and identity. Ratan's houses raided, JAC fumes.
July 11 - Outer Manipur Tribals' Forum (OMTF) in its press statement reiterates that any 'anti-tribal' Bills will be oppose tooth and nail. OMTF conveyed its heartfelt gratitude to the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee and the Government of India for "exercising their wisdom" in withholding infamous and "anti-tribal" Bills.
July 12 - The JAC constituted against declaration of wanted tag on former JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan clarified that the balance available in Ratan's frozen bank account was not provided by any banned organisation but deposited by the State Government to help those who were injured in the pro-ILPS movement.
July 18 - Hmar Students' Association (HSA), Joint Hqtrs Churachandpur and Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO), Churachandpur in their press release said that they are not for a prolonged agitation on an issue which is no longer relevant and added that imposing a social boycott on MLAs by a movement which no longer enjoys popular appeal is nothing but a malicious design to serve the interest of a few. Wanted tag on Ratan : Case shifted to another Bench.
July 21 - Outer Manipur Tribals' Forum (OMTF) and JAC AATB resolved to boycott the Congress party in all tribal areas of Manipur. Expressing strong disapproval to the press release issued by the Hmar Students' Association (HSA), Churachandpur Joint Headquarters along with another students' body on July 18 regarding the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills (JACAATB), the Hmar Inpui (Hmar Supreme House) has advised the HSA, Ccpur Jt Hqtrs not to repeat such acts in future as it was not their responsibility nor within their ca- pacity to do so unless properly mandated and authorised by the HI Ghqs or by the public after due consultations.
July 28 - Kuki Students' Organization has expressed discontentment over the alleged coercion of tribal students to take part in rallies organized for introduction of a new PMP Bill and removal of wanted tag on Ratan by the school student bodies and appealed to all concerned not to intimidate tribal students over the issue.
July 29 - The All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) and Thadou Students' Association (TSA), Imphal strongly condemned the alleged ill-treatment meted out to a Class XI tribal student of TG Higher Secondary School by some students and teachers over not participating in a pro-ILPS agitation.
August 08 - JCILPS set August 13 deadline for the Government to organise consultation meetings with all stake holders on the new Bill which is being drafted in place of the Protection of Manipur Peoples (PMP) Bill 2015.
August 09 - The State Cabinet decided to approach the Governor so that the 14th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly is convened from September 2.
August 11 - State Govt finalises Draft Bill, seeks public opinion. OMTF reviews 'boycott' decision. Demand for ILPS continues, getting more intense.
August 13 - JCILPS, JAC call on Governor. CCpur JAC says no to Bill 'detrimental' to tribal interests.
August 17 - Even though former JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan has been declared a wanted man with a cash reward of Rs five lakh leading to his arrest, he took part in a mass protest at Keishampat Leima-jam Leikai community hall today, he was arrested later.
August 22 - Referring to the new Draft Bill, the Manipur Tribals' Forum, Delhi (MTFD) asserted that it is not different from the earlier Bill which has been rejected by the President and declared that it is nothing but 'old wine in new bottle'.
August 24 - Iterating its stand against the Draft Bill, christened the Manipur Regulation of Non-Local People Act, 2016, the Naga People's Front, Manipur State Unit asserted that if the Bill is passed, it will go against the interest of the Hill people and equally harm the people in the Valley.
August 26 - The six-day long agitation schedule rolled out by the JACAATB started today with diesel autos joining the protest and the half-day shutdown witnessing a clearly contrasting response in the district revealing the deep divide amongst the tribes despite sharing a common interest. Hmar Students' Association (HSA) formally and officially withdrawn from the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills, Churachandpur with effect from August 26.
August 29 - In the run-up to the Tribal Unity Day scheduled for August 31, womenfolk staged a silent rally under the aegis of JAC Against Anti-Tribal Bills while the half-day shutdown continues to witness a polarised response from the public. Kuki Inpi, Churachandpur (KIC) today stated that it has taken a stand along with all its subordinate organisations to sever ties with the JAC-AATB with immediate effect. The statement issued by KIC claimed 'the course of action taken up by the JAC at this juncture is in no way directed towards promoting common tribal interest any more'.
August 31 - Tribal Unity Day observed at Lamka marked the one year long tribal uprising that was triggered by the adoption of three 'anti-tribal Bills' on August 31 last year by the Manipur Assembly and saw nine youths 'martyred' during the initial days of the agitation. United Naga Council (UNC) termed the attempt of the State Government to pass a "similar Bill" in the Manipur Assembly as "nothing but another manifestation of State Government's apathy towards the rights and concern of the tribal people" of the State. The Kuki Students' Organisation, Churachandpur has imposed a 24 hour general strike at Churachandpur district to condemn the incident wherein some invitees of the Churachandpur JAC were stopped at Tiddim road from attending the Tribal Unity Day.
September 07 - JCILPS JCILPS sets Sep 21 deadline in order to table a Bill which can effectively protect the indigenous peoples of the land.
September 09 - Outer Manipur Tribals' Forum (OMTF) and the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-tribal bill (JAC) submitted a memorandum to the governor of Manipur urging her to intervene any move by the state government for introduction of new ILPS related bill.
September 15 - After more than a year, Assembly Speaker Th Lokeshwar finally accepted the resignation letters submitted by the four NPF MLAs.
September 22 - Government sent the draft proposal of the 'Manipur Regulation of Non-Local People Bill, 2016 for deliberation and to let the government know if there is any objection to the content from the side of the state government. JCILPS bans entry of non-local people with effect from Sep 23.
September 27 - Govt draft new ILPS Bill; Cut off year for resident put at 1972. Proposed Bill submitted by JCILPS revised and uploaded on Govt website.
October 08 - Salpha Pumbuk (Martyrs' shed) near Lamka Community Hall has been razed to the ground around 2 am today leaving the localities and the JACAATB fuming as they suspect it to be an intentional act.
October 20 - Leaders of the JAC Against Anti-Tribal Bills (JACAATB) headed to New Delhi today for talks with the Central Government, presumably at the request of the latter.
October 29 - Thadou Inpi asserted that it backs the demand that the extension of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR), 1873 be implemented in the State.
November 04 - The reconstructed Martyrs Pumbuk (memorial site) was inaugurated today at 6 pm by Hmar Inpui president Joseph Lalrothang with a solemn function held at the shed.
December 23 - Even as Chief Minister O Ibobi and all the six Congress MLAs elected from the district plan to hold a mega political rally at Tuibong peace ground, a dramatic turn of events on the eve of their visit saw Khaizamang Touthang, the youngest of the 'nine martyrs' taken away from the mortuary where it has been kept with the other eight bodies for the past sixteen months.
December 28 - JACAATB accused the Statae Government of allegedly creating communal tension in the State.
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January 13 - 'Tribal movement' completes 500 days'. A campaign to rise above electoral politics was echoed during the observation of the 500th day of 'tribal movement' in Manipur.
January 16 - Paite Tribe Council (PTC), Vaiphei Peoples' Council (VPC) and the Mate Tribe Council (MTC) declared their withdrawal from the JACAATB. Thangkhal Peoples' Organisation (TPO) too followed suit. (exact date is not sure)
January 21 - JACAATB declared that it will pay tributes to the 'tribal martyrs' at Salpha Pumbuk on January 26.
April 07 - First round talk of State Government with the Joint Action Committee Against Anti Tribal Bills(Churachandpur) was held at Chief Minister's Secretariat chaired by the Chief Minister Shri N.Biren Singh which resulted a positive outcome. The State Government side led by Chief Minister N.Biren Singh consisted Works Minister Shri Th.Biswajit Singh, Agriculture/Veterinary Minister V.Hangkhanlian, Social Welfare Minister Nemcha Kipgen,TD & Hills Minister N.Kayisii, Chief Secretary, O.Nabakishore, DGP L.M.Khaute, Law Secretary Th.Kamini Kumar and Deputy Commissioner Churachandpur R.Sudhan. The 11 member delegation of the JAC Against Anti Tribal Bills led by its Chief Convenor, H.Mangchinkhup consisted representatives of various tribal bodies and organisations like Young Paite Association, United Zou Organisation, Tedim Chin Union,Mizo People Convention etc.
April 08 - Manipur Governor Dr. Nazma Heptula appealed the JAC Anti Tribal bill to resolve the issue.
April 10 - The second round of talks between Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills (JAC-AATB) and Manipur Government here ended without any apparent breakthrough with no date set for a later meeting. The talks lasted for nearly three hours.
April 12 - JAC-AATB decided to send its representatives to New Delhi at the earliest to campaign for the tribal people's cause.
April 19 - Churachandpur's lone Cabinet Minister V Hangkhanlian today claimed that solving the issue of the 'tribal martyrs' who still await their burial and restoring the dilapidated roads across the State are his Government's top priorities.
May 04 - JACAATB met Chief Minister N Biren. A source informed that the meeting was quite positive and the two sides agreed on certain points.
May 10 2017: Finally, State Government inks MoU with CCpur JAC : Last rites of bodies by May 25, ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each agreed upon. Nearly two years after Churachandpur erupted in protest against the three Bills the State Government inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills at Churachandpur today. Leaders of six civil society organisations including the CCpur JAC, Simte Tribe Council, Mizo People's Convention, United Zou Organisation, Young Paite Association, Tedim Chin Union appended their signatures on the MoU. Under Secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs, AN Jha too signed the MoU as a witness.
Note: The timeline of JCILPS and JACAATB course of actions are compiled with utmost care from various sources (like The Sangai Express, Imphal Free Press, Lamka Post, Zogam Today, Manipur Express). There might be some discrepancy on the date and events. If there is any, the writer will be pleased to make necessary corrections.
September 07 - PMP & associated Bills : CM Sectt comes out with para-wise clarification. UNC bans Cong offices. NPF demands dismissal of Ibobi's Govt. CCpur JAC calls 60 hours bandh. LJP urge Ibobi to reach out. CCpur violence death toll reaches 9. Meet pledges to pursue demand for separate administration for hills. Hmar, Paite students condemn Bills. MPP expresses concern. Four NPF MLAs confirm resignation. ATSUM slams State Govt. SH-ADC demands review of Bills.
September 08 - 60 hour total bandh comes into force. Kuki Organisation for Human Rights (KOHUR) urged to sit together, talk over and try making the Bills acceptable to all. State Govt is anti-tribal said ATSUM. CM Sectt comes out with para-wise clarification-II. Sit-in staged against PMP, associated Bills all over Manipur hill districts. Liangmai Naga Council, Senapati Zone flays Bills. Zeliangrong bodies reiterate demand for resignation of MLAs. We resign for the interest of tribals said Victor. Chandel bodies pay homage to tribal martyrs at CCpur. Tengnoupal stages sit-in against PMP Bill. Tribal Forum, Silchar holds meeting. UPF donates money for CCpur victims. Coordinating Committee, ATSUM on Tuesday reiterated its demand for resignation of all the 20 Tribal MLAs.
September 09 - JAC appeals to non-tribals to stay with us. Bandh enters day 2 : Call for MLAs to resign echoes all over. Ukhrul rallies against 'anti-tribal' Bills. Yet another bandh lined up : JAC Sadar Hills calls 24 hr total bandh. Pressure to quit unjustified said Dy CM Gaikhanngam, he said he will not quit under pressure. KCC condoles 'tribal martyrs', prays for peace. ZHRF joins separate administration demand. Tribal Forum, Silchar condemned Bills. Government Bills will decide fate of future generation: MLA Shyam
September 10 - NPF Manipur lambasts Dy CM over his statement. 60 hrs bandh ends, protest from 12 pm today. Kpi rallies against 'anti-tribal' Bills. UNC reacts to Dy CM's statement. 2 NE CMs Mizoram and Nagaland write to Centre over Manipur crisis. Zeliangrong bodies like ZB (AMN), ZYF, AZSU and ZSUM rebut Gaikhangam's assertion. We will not negotiate with adversary: UNC. Chief Minister O Ibobi and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam appealed to Church leaders to spread the message of peace and tranquillity.
September 11 - Paupu Auto (Diesel autos) join protest; bandh relaxed till 10 am today. Churches Leaders' Forum appeals. Zoram Nationalist Party expresses concern, the party president Lalduhawma said State Government is allegedly partisan. SoO signatories United People Front (UPF) expressed confidence that the people's wish and aspirations to have a separate administration outside the Government of Manipur will be realised through the current movement. Bandh enforcers damage 2 wingers; torch 1 auto rickshaw . Protest sit-in held at Leimakhong. Naga Women's Union (NWU) and Senapati District Women Association (SDWA) visited Churachandpur, conducted a meeting with Churachandpur Joint Women Organization (CJWO), Hmar Women Association (HWA), Kuki Women Union (KWU), Zomi Mothers Association (ZMA) and Mizo Peoples Convention Women's Wing (MPCWW). Jiri-Tupul railway construction works halted.
September 12 - Churches pray for peace, tranquility in State. MLA Biren slams BJP led Central Govt. Parbung SDO office vandalised. JAC boycotts tribal MLAs.
September 13 - All Tribal Leaders Consultative Committee (ATLCC) refutes Govt's clarification. The Bills can be amended, if needed : JCILPS. Former MP MP Kim Gangte urged CM to reach out. Govt Bills will not harm interest of any community in India: MLA Biren.
September 14 - Church leaders pray for peace ; JAC rolls out stir plan for a week. SH-JAC thanks Naga, Mizo CMs, Sangma. Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) condoles, donated a sum of Rs 41,000 for the victims of Churachandpur violence.
September 15 - Nagas civil organizations like the UNC, ANSAM, NWU and NPO rallies at Senapati against three Bills and for peace accord. JCILPS submits memorandum to Governor Dr Ahmed urged to give nod to Bills. CCpur rallies, Govt's silence slammed. Quit by Sept 30 warned ATSUM to tribal MLAs. JAC Sadar Hills lauds CMs of Mizoram, Nagaland & PA Sangma.
September 16 - A tribal conclave that had a threadbare discussion on the anti-tribal policies and Bills of the State Government has today called for a special session of the State Assembly to pass another Bill for exclusion of areas under Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) jurisdiction from the three contentious Bills. Divide Manipur into two UTs : NE MPs. 48 hr Imphal-Moreh road bandh called. Achieving demand needs synergy among different groups: UKLF
September 18 - Record torch rally held at Lamka to protest Manipur Bills. JAC spells out stir detail in Sadar Hills. Thangso denies 'two UTs' report. KNO calls for creation of a Kuki State. Tamenglong stages massive rally against Govt Bills. People have to wait for Governor's assent: Kh Ratan. BJP concerned unrest over three Bills in Manipur
September 19 - CCpur denizens form human chain to protest Bills. Kangpokpi rallies in solidarity to CCpur. MLA Anand decries anti-Bills protest. North East Dialogue Forum (NEDF) denounces killings. Massive sit-in protest in CCpur demands withdrawal of Govt Bills . Co-ordinating Committee, ATSUM condemns 'hunting' of tribal leaders.
September 20 - Denouncing the letter of objection sent by Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga to the Prime Minister of India against the three Bills, the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) sent a letter of condemnation to the AICC. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi was greeted with anti-tribal bills protest at national capital Delhi, he protesters were arrested and taken to Chanakya police station. Joint Philanthropic Organisation (JPO), Imphal (HYA, YPA, YVA, YMA, ZYO, SYO, GYO, Kuki Inpi) start collecting Rs 100 per household from its members for treatment of the injured victims. Sadar Hills stir deferred due to unavoidable circumstances. United NGOs Mission, Manipur (UNM-M) has condemned.
September 21 - JAC rejects Magisterial Inquiry DC's escort vehicle attacked. Martyrs' shed inaugurated. KIM urges CM to call back Bills. Moreh protests against CCpur killing, Govt Bills.
September 22 - Centre's envoy calls for dialogue for speedy resolution of all issues. JAC rubbishes State Government's claim that 'the 3 bills will not compromise with the tribal land and their contention that the present crisis as an internal one,'. Resigned NPF MLAs pay tributes to martyrs. All Manipur Tribal Women Union (AMTWU) demands apology from MLA Anand who said "who said that 'it is only because of the generosity of the Meiteis that the Nagas and Kukis could exist in Manipur today,". Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Ashok Prasad visits CCpur. Tribal Youth Council, Manipur (TYCM) has strongly condemned the "raid carried out" by the Manipur Police Commandos at Berean Lodge, Deulahland, in search of the Executive Members of the Tribal Frontal Organisation, ATSUM and ANSAM.
September 23 - Tribal leaders meet President Mukherjee, Jual Oram. Demands for separate States or homelands and Naga integration which may disintegrate Manipur must be dropped immediately, said Congress MLA RK Anand. Cabinet discusses situation in hill dist. Singnat residents rally, salute 'martyrs'. Tribal Youth Council, Manipur (TYCM) has rebutted the statement of Dy CM Gaikhangam saying he has misinterpreted meaning of Money Bills. United Naga Council (UNC) has extended appreciation to Lalthanhawla, Chief Minister of Mizoram, TR Zeliang, Chief Minister of Nagaland and PA Sangma (MP), former Speaker of Lok Sabha and other political leaders and parties for their bold decision in supporting the tribal people of Manipur and urged the President of India, Prime Minister of India and the Governor of Manipur not to give assent.
September 24 - Govt sends 3rd talk invitation to JACAATB. Manipur Tribals Forum, Delhi (MTFD) calls for hill-valley separation. Mizoram CM defends letter to PM, he said "I simply want to help my people in Manipur enjoy their rights within the Constitution of India". MHA Secy urged to impress upon President to reject 3 Bills.
September 25 - KIC, HI and ZC urge President to withhold Bills. All Tribal Rights Protection Forum, Manipur (ATRPFM) submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a separate administration for the tribal inhabited areas of Manipur. ATSUM calls for separate administration of tribals. Maring Students' Union (MSU) denounced the statement made by ML Medun Maring which claimed that the movement against the three Bills at Churachandpur Headquarters is not people's movement but a movement instigated by SoO groups of the area.
September 26 - Irate mob torches resident of ZRO President . Global Liangmai Forum (GLF) denounced Bills; demands withdrawal of Bills. Chandel consultative meeting opposes Govt bills. Following the allegations made by the tribal community of Churachandpur that live bullet rounds were fired from one battery workshop on September 1 in the mass protest , the shop owner today clarified that incident of bullet being fired from the shop never happened.
September 27 - NE bodies petition PM - Meghalaya People's Human Rights Council (MPHRC), Indigenous Women's Forum of North East India (IWFNEI), Sinlung Indigenous People's Human Rights Organization (SIPHRO), Naga People's Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), Karbi Human Rights Watch (KHRW), Zo Indigenous Forum (ZIF) and Zomi Human Rights Foundation (ZHRF) submitted a joint memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging that the Government of Manipur has violated the Constitutional safeguards of the indigenous/tribal people.
September 28 - Tribal chiefs rally at Lamka; urge President to reject Bills. Four apex tribal bodies - Zomi Council, Kuki Inpi, Churachandpur, Hmar Inpui and Mizo Peoples Convention hailed the historic decision reached by the armed groups under KNO and UPF to pursue a common political goal. Womenfolk dismantle HAC Chairman Chaltonlien Amo residence.
September 29 - Ex-servicemen too rally against Manipur Bills. Chandel district CSOs Consultative meet denounces 3 Bills.
October 01 - Inpis assign KIM to initiate dialogue with Government on three Bills published some dailies, UPF reiterates stand against 3 Bills...Condemns 'bossy stir' in CCpur. ATSUM piles heat on tribal MLAs. Govt committed to amity: Ibobi.
October 02 - No breakthrough achieved in first meet between KIM, CM. Thadou Inpi (formerly known as Thadou Tribe Council) Ghqs has refuted the report that the Kuki Inpi Manipur has been assigned to take up the case of the three Bills on behalf of all the tribals who have been opposing the Bills. Fate of 3 Bills still uncertain : Titular king. Manipur University Tribals' Union (MUTU) pay homage to 'nine martyrs'
October 03 - Citizens Committee, Manipur headed by former Chief Minister Radha Binod Koijam visits CCpur for reconciliation. Nagaland MP wants controversial Manipur Bills withdrawn. KIM-Govt talk on Friday positive, says Gaikhangam; next meeting soon.
October 04 - JAC asks schools for condolence meeting as it re-open. MNP condemned the interference of Lok Sabha MP from Nagaland Neiphiu Rio in the affairs of Manipur.
October 05 - Piling heat on MLAs to resign TNL convenes emergency assembly. Protesting students mar class resumption in schools.
October 07 - JAC and ATSUM team leave for Delhi. Dy CM greeted with protest at Delhi.
October 08 - Public boycott of tribal MLAs YPA banishes Phungzathang Tonsing, Vungzagin Valte. UNC, NPO submit memos to Union Minister Sudarshan
October 13 - Post PMP Bill imbroglio Nagaland MP justifies writing to PM. UNC renews call for Centre's intervention. CCpur to skip Hill Dist Badminton Championship
October 14 - Miscreants torch CCpur school at midnight. YVA, Zillai accounced to abstain from Kut celebration.
October 15 - The Directorate of Census Opera-tions, Manipur, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has categorically stated that the directorate is not aware about the authority which prepared the National Register of Citizens, 1951. Thadou Inpi, General Headquarters declared "Year of Mourning". Young Paite Association (YPA), Imphal Block declared No to Kut fest. JAC CCpur lauds NE leaders.
October 16 - KIM General Assembly, poll postponed due to present situation. Hmar Youth Association, Imphal Joint Headquarters resolved not to organise the annual 'Sikpuiruoi' festival this year.
October 17 - Government issued an order to procure 2 sets of 6-body mortuary cabinets from M/s RS Cooling Appliances, an authorised dealer of M/s Blue Star Limited, Guwahati at the cost of Rs 16,24,750 yesterday, the JPO leaders told. CLP rejects proposal for tripartite talks on 3 Bills.
October 19 - Kuki People Liberation Front/Army (KPLF/KPLA) announced an economic blockade on the highways leading to the State from midnight of Oct 21 to midnight of Oct 31 due to state govt indifferent attitude towards the tribals.
October 20 - UNC announces 48 hr bandh from Oct 22 midnight. Half of delegates return from Delhi. Tangkhul Naga Long ex-communicated two Congress MLAs, while 15 days time has been given to the NPF MLA of Ukhrul AC, Samuel Risom to prove his earlier resignation. Imphal witnesses panic petrol buying.
October 21 - TSA Bengaluru announced to observe Sahnit Kum. 6th Dimki (Assembly session) of Zeliangrong Baudi, Assam Manipur & Nagaland (ZB, AMN) postponed for the time being. Zomi Council's elected Chairman LB Sona gave his resignation papers over a decision taken by tribal Inpis' including the Zomi Council - to lay the nine tribal martyrs to rest within a specific date, his successor G Vungsuanthang too resigned from the post today.
October 22 - UNC's 48 hr bandh comes into force : Tribe Hohos, CSOs back stir. JAC back from Delhi, no solution in sight yet. Thadou Inpi extend support to UNC bandh.
October 26 - United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) decided not to celebrate Chavang Kut this year.
October 29 - JAC against 'anti-tribal Bills' today took a decision to insist that the State Government should approach them according to the tribal customary law as a condition for the committee to respond to the State Government's invitation for talks. November labelled Tribal Unity Month, bandh, highway blockade lined up
October 30 - UNC calls 10 days eco blockade from Nov 2.
October 31 - A joint meeting of the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills, Inpis/tribe leaders and the State Government representatives held today in the office of the Superin-tendent of Police, Chura- chandpur agreed that the State Government will perform Hiamkhaam ( pre-requisite tribal customary practice for resolution of conflict) at the earliest (preferably on November 2, 2015). Talks on to perform last rites of Ccpur victims: Gaikhangam
November 02 - Govt performs Hiamkhaam, talks most likely ; Outcome of talks yet uncertain. The Government, represented by LM Khaute, ADGP; Ramthanga, Principal Secretary; KT Vaiphei, IG; Thangkhanlal Guite, IG; and top officials from the district slaughtered a four-legged animal for both the parties to dine, to break the ice in accordance with the tribal tradition, and set the talk process rolling.
November 03 - UNC economic blockade Empty trucks detained at Senapati. Division Bench of High Court of Manipur has directed the State Government and seven other respondents to provide adequate security for movement of the vehicles stranded on the National Highways due to UNC sponsored economic blockade.
November 05 - UNC temporarily suspends economic blockade. TNL 'exempts' NPF MLA Samuel Risom from expulsion. ZHRF bats for autonomy of tribals.
November 09 - AC meets CM, sets pre-requisites for discussions - JAC representatives accompanied by other tribal stake holders met the Chief Minister at his office chamber and maintained that the Government should fulfil their three-point pre-requisites within five days to start the formal talks. 1. Recalling the three contentious Bills and placing them on the Chief Minister's table within five days. 2. accepting a representative from the Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI with an officer of not less than a Joint Secretary to witness the talks and conveying the same in writing to both the JAC and the Ministry. 3. and fulfilling the tribal customary laws and traditional practices of paying Luangmuan (monetary penalty for murder) for the nine 'tribal martyrs' and compensation for the maimed and injured. JAC-Churachandpur walks out of meeting with CM Ibobi. Don't attend Sangai Fest : UNC to tribe hohos.
November 12 - Manipur Tribals' Union Bangalore (MTUB) decided to formed a centralised leadership or committee amongst the newly formed JACs/ committees/ forums/ unions at various Indian cities over various tribal issues including the alleged anti-tribal three bills.
November 14 - The three Bill passed by the Government of Manipur on August 31 last are aimed at expelling the State's indigenous tribes and are not meant for protecting them, said former MP and MLA BD Behring at Indoor Stadium, Chandel District Headquarters during a seminar jointly organised by All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU), All Tribal Chiefs and Public Grievances Forum (ATCPGF), Chandel and Tribal Research Institute (TRI), Government of Manipur..
November 14 2015 : With the Centre coming up with a formal statement declaring that all stake holders will be consulted before arriving at any decision on the three contentious Bills, the JAC along with tribe lea-ders and other CSO represen- tatives today decided that the mortal remains of the nine 'Tribal Martyrs' will be laid to rest within November.
November 19 - Thadou Inpi, General Headquarters decided to abstain from the Sangai Festival 2015
November 24 - Paite Tribe Council appeal for its deferment of Tribal Martyrs burial plan.
November 29 - The armed conglomerates, KNO and UPF have today issued a joint statement reiterating their commitment to the political survival of the people and their support to the movement against the three 'anti-tribal Bills', and warned divisive activities or formation of any new outfit.
November 30 - The JAC against anti-tribal Bills, in its meeting held today, decided to allow normal reopening of schools, shops and establishments including Govt offices in Churachandpur from Dec 1.
December 02 - Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) Convener-in-Charge Khomdram Ratan announced that the committee will launch the next round of agitation from December 16 as the Government of Manipur has failed to fulfill the agreements signed.
December 08 - The Central Government has received three Bills passed by the Manipur Assembly on August 31 and is discussing them with the Ministries concerned, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday.
December 09 - Over a thousand tribals from Manipur, representing various tribe based student bodies, philanthropic organizations took out a symbolic coffin rally from Jantar Mantar to Parliament today to mark 100 days of agitation. Mass mega rally marks 100th day of protest at all hill district headquarters in Manipur.
December 12 - Drawing the attention of the Parliament to the present po-litical scenario of Manipur where protesters are deman-ding withdrawal of the three Bills passed by Manipur Assembly, Lok Sabha MP and former Chief Minister of Naga-land Neiphiu Rio on Friday sought intervention of the Centre and to set up a high level committee to resolve the issue.
December 27 - The Joint Action Committee Against Anti-tribal Bills (JAC), in its meeting held today, oppose the proposed inauguration programme of two power sub-stations at Ankhasuo (Vangai) and Sinzawl (Thanlon) of Churachandpur District on December 29 by Chief Minister O Ibobi in the presence of some tribal MLAs.
December 29 - Yet another round of talk between the State Government and the Joint Action Committee Against 'Anti-Tribal' Bills broke down today without any headway.
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December 31 - Speaking to some media persons today, Gaikhangam remarked that the previous year was an 'exciting' one although many sad and harrowing events took place. Claiming that a breakthrough has been achieved regarding the impasse, Gaikhangam informed that the Government and the Churachandpur JAC have initiated dialogue since the last couple of days.
January 02 - JAC issue press statement, expressed scepticism of any solution sans Centre. The Chief Minister is reported to have told the 18-member JAC team of his looking forward for a permanent solution to the current impasse. The Chief Minister is reported to have told the 18-member JAC team of his looking forward for a permanent solution to the current impasse. 'We have known that the Bills will not be accepted by the Central Government. All the citizens of India have the right to settle in any part of the territory of India,' the CM was quoted to have told the JAC delegates. Besides, the CM is also quoted to have told the JAC team that the State Government has difficulty in meeting the demands of the tribal representatives since the three 'anti-tribal Bills' were passed due to pressures from certain section.
January 11 - JACAATB submitted a six-page document pinpointing the same in detail to the Chief Minister of Manipur.
January 14 - JACAATB called for boycotting the upcoming Republic Day celebration across all tribal areas in the State. United Naga Council (UNC) has called a 48 hours general strike in tribal areas of Manipur from January 24 midnight seeking intervention of the Government of India with regard to certain issues.
January 16 - Former Lok Sabha Speaker and NPP's working president PA Sangma today called for unity among tribal communities of the country so as to have a shared cause and make their voices heard even as he appealed for performing the last rites of the nine 'tribal-Martyrs' who are lying at the Churachandpur District Hospital mortuary since the past 130 days. PA Sangma was addressing the Khongsai Inpi General Assembly held at Zoljam village.
January 18 - Naga Political Leaders' Forum Manipur (NPLFM) called on Governor V Shanmunagathan at the Raj Bhavan last evening and submitted a memorandum demanding dismissal of the incumbent State Government and called for PR.
January 24 - Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) today organised a campaign programme at Ching Tam community hall, Sugnu.
February 02 - Naga Peoples' Front (NPF), Manipur reaffirmed its position on the three 'anti-tribal Bills' saying that the bills were passed in violation of the Indian Constitution's Article 371 C and Rule of Procedure and Conduct of Business of the Manipur Legislative Assembly.
February 09 - UPF and KNO conducted a meeting at KKL complex Churachandpur, and was attended by the JAC against anti-tribal bills, the JPO and Innpis. News report said that the 9 'tribal martyrs' were set to be buried on Feb 13.
February 10 - JACAATB reaffirms its stand. Lambasted the 20 odd tribal MLAs conveniently ignored the cries of their tribal brethren who have elected them in the first place and chose to give their approvals for the passing of the three Bills in the State Assembly. Manipur Tribals Forum Delhi (MTFD) in its press release asserted that the time and circumstances in which the 'martyrs' are put to rest should be in the collective interest of all tribals and worthy of their sacrifice.
February 11 - Joint Action Committee (JAC) against 'anti-tribal Bills' has clarified that neither the JAC nor the JPO has taken any decision or given consent to bury the nine 'tribal martyrs' . JAC said that the decision to bury the nine 'tribal martyrs' was announced in a sitting convened by the UPF and KNO on Feb 9.There was no agenda put forth in the meeting for discussion nor were the JAC and JPO given any chance to voice their opinion. Zomi Re-Unification Organisation (ZRO) also said that it could not agree to the proposed burial date fixed 'without any discussion' . ZRO said that a joint meeting of UPF and KNO was held at Imphal on Feb 7.In the meeting, it was discussed and resolved that a consultative meeting with the JAC, JPO, Inpis and all stakeholders be called on Feb 9.The spirit of the meeting was that the people be consulted and their opinions be taken as to whether they are ready to give a decent burial to the 'martyrs'. "PS Haokip, president of KNO suddenly fixed and dictated the date for the burial ceremony of our martyrs," it said while adding, "the ZRO cannot and would not accept such dictation" said ZRP PR. 24 hours general strike was called by different Facebook, WhatsApp group users and students to protest the decision to bury the nine 'martyrs' .
February 12 - KNO press release categorically said that, The proposal to bury the nine tribal 'martyrs' on February 13 was made by KNO president PS Haokip and it was endorsed by civil organisations. "KNO and UPF served their consensual purpose to consult the civil organisations; the civil organisations accepted the proposed date of burial made by PS Haokip", claimed a statement issued by the KNO.
February 13 - 'Martyrs' burial aborted, bandh winds up 'peacefully'
February 17 - JCILPS starts fresh round of movement
February 24 - Manipur Tribal Movement Road Construction Committee (MTMRC) formed by the JAC against anti-tribal Bills take onus of repairing Guite Road with funds donated by public. The road repairing work was formally flagged-off by Lalmuanpuia Punte, general secretary, ZoRO Ghqs from Sinzawl village.
February 28 - JAC rebuffs Chief Minister. In the statement, the JAC said that the hill areas of Manipur are constitutionally protected under Article 371C of the Indian Constitution, as well as the Presidential Order dated June 20, 1972, namely the Manipur Legislative Assembly (Hill Areas Com- mittee) Order, 1972 promulgated by VV Giri, the then President of India in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 371C.Hence, the Chief Minister's statement that "the hill areas of the State are constitutionally protected by the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act" is not only misleading and unconstitutional, but is also 'anti-tribal' and has misgui-ded and misinformed the august gathering of the Legislative Assembly.
March 09 - The JAC against 'anti-tribal' Bills announced different forms of stir to mark the 200th day of unrelenting struggle for justice and continued fight for tribal land, rights and identity on March 18. The United Naga Council (UNC) has postponed its plans to organise a 'coffin rally' on March 14 and instead decided to clamp a 15 hour total shut down in all the "Naga tribal districts", National Highways, all the National and international projects with effect from midnight of March 17 in support of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) Against 3 'Anti-Tribal Bills'
March 10 - The Joint Action Committee Against 'Anti-Tribal Bills' has urged the tribal populace of the State to continue imposing public boycott on all the tribal MLAs who have refused to resign despite mounting pressure from the public.
March 15 - CCpur JAC questions DC's instructions. In an open reply to a letter from DC of Churachandpur which urged the JAC against anti-tribal Bills to withdraw its proposed gun salute to the tribal 'martyrs' on March 18, the JAC Against the 'Anti-Tribal' Bills today said that with the Govt starting to question even the tribals' age-old practices and traditions and refusing to acknowledge the unique identities of the various tribal communities, the question that invariably crosses each tribal's mind is whether the very existence of tribals in Manipur has become a pressing problem for the Manipur Govt.
March 16 - All Tribal Chiefs' Forum, Manipur (ATCF) announced its full support and cooperation to the proposed series of agitation announced by JAC 'Against Anti-Tribal Bills' to mark the 200th day of relentless struggle for tribal cause.
March 17 - All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) announced its decision to join hands with the JAC against 'Anti-Tribal' Bills in observing a mass prayer cum release of 200 flying lanterns as a homage and tribute to nine 'tribal martyrs' on the occasion of the 200th day of 'relentless struggle for the tribal cause'. State Home Dept directed the Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur to issue notice to all license gun holders not to misuse licensed weapons like giving gun salute and to deposit their license along with the weapon to the nearest PS immediately.
March 18 - Homage paid to nine 'tribal martyrs' in Churachandpur, tribal way of Gun Salute was performed at every households; 15 hours bandh marks 200th day of protest. A mass prayer was held at YPA Hall, Lamka Ground as a mark of respect to the killed nine protesters followed by the release of 200 flying lanterns by the gathering during the function.
April 02 - JCILPS bans Secretariat, market construction works
April 05 - JCILPS continues campaign IIIT construction worked banned.
April 07 - JCILPS continues drive, bans JNIMS construction.
April 14 - JCILPS bans tunnelling work. Sustain agitation urged JACAATB.
April 15 - Centre finally intervenes in Manipur Bills' row. Tribal Welfare Ministry sought a written answer to Manipur's Social Welfare Department seeking information and action taken in the aftermath of the passage of the Bills.
April 16 - JCILPS has threatened to launch intense modes of agitation if the State Home Department cannot produce a white paper on migrant workers working in the State within five days.
April 23 - Manipur Tribal Women's Union demands implementation of the provisions of 6th Schedule provision of the Indian Constitution in the hills areas of Manipur.
April 30 - JCILPS announced bans on 'outsiders' from contesting polls.
May 05 - All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM) questioned the 'rationality' of demanding the Inner Line Permit (ILP) saying the Protection of Manipur People's (PMP) Bill, 2015 is not a relevant statute for all communities of the State. JCILPS Public Curfew beings.
May 06 - All Tribal Movement of Lamka (ATML) announced that they will stand opposed to the 48 hours public curfew proposed by the JCILPS in tribal areas.
May 07 - "Today marks the 250th day of Tribal Movement, yet the continued refusal of communal Manipur Government to address the grievances of the tribal people has prevented us from giving an honourable burial to our nine Tribal Martyrs," said the JAC against 'anti-tribal' Bills. BJP, LJP, NCP pledge support to ILPS movement.
May 09 - All-party meets decides delegation to leave for Delhi on May 16, NPF stays away from all political party meeting . ILP Bills against hill people reiterates NPF.
May 10 - In protest against the alleged indifferent attitude of the Manipur Government and its alleged brash and contemptuous conduct towards the tribal people, the JAC Against Anti-Tribal Bills called a 48-hr total shutdown in all tribal territories of the State starting from midnight of May 16 till midnight of May 18. Kuki Inpi Manipur has strongly objected the All Political Parties' decision to urge the Government of India to give assent to the three Bills. Accusing Chief Minister O Ibobi of overlooking his responsibilities towards the hill people, the Tribal Youth Council Manipur demanded the CM to resign gracefully. JCILP curfew reaffirms hill-valley divide claimed ATML.
May 11 - Stating that the Hill Areas Committee was not consulted in the passing of the three Bills by the State Assembly, the hill ADCs today said they are against the Bills. National Peoples' Party (NPP) clarified that they would not be a party of the all party delegation led by the Chief Minister which will go to New Delhi to urge the Government of India to clear the three Bills. ATSUM strongly condemns seeking assent to three Bills. Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava today informed the Rajya Sabha that a complaint dated November 10, 2015 was submitted by Manipur Tribal's Forum, Delhi to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST).
May 12 - UNC backs 48 hrs total shutdown call. Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) urged the State Government to reconsider its decision to send delegations of all political parties to Delhi to press for conversion of the three Bills into Acts. ZYF supports total bandh.
May 14 - The 2nd general body meeting of the Naga Political Leaders Forum Manipur (NPLFM) strongly warned the Manipur Government to step back and take an honest stance on its plan to enact the ILP related three Bills. JCILPS agitation getting more and more intense in the valley districts.
May 16 - The 48 hours total shutdown called by the JAC against the anti-tribal Bills in the tribal areas of Manipur against the decision of the All Political Parties meeting to send a team to Delhi to pressurise the Centre to enact the three Bills passed on August 31 last year came into force from midnight today. JCILPS urges all party team to act promptly. Kuki National Organisation (KNO) has objected the proposed 48 hours total shutdown called by the Churachandpur JAC. KNO said, "the fact that there is no basis for Kukis and Nagas to proceed together on political issues,". United Naga Council (UNC) and the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) held a joint meeting today and resolved to convene another meeting at 11 am of May 20 at Kuki Inn, Old Lambulane. The all political party delegation led by Chief Minister O Ibobi which were supposed to leave Imphal for Delhi today has deferred the same trip due to not obtaining an appointment with the central leaders.
May 19 - The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) called a 38-hour State-wide bandh with effect from 4 am of May 20 till 6 pm of May 21. JACAATB in its press release accused State Govt of being partial to valley.
May 20 - NPF MLAs urged the Centre not to give its consent to the "anti-tribal" Bills.
May 24 - JCILPS reiterates plan to target Govt offices
May 28 - Renewed pro-ILPS movement : 24 students hurt in police action, Tidim bandh comes into force
May 29 - Strongly condemning the alleged police excesses meted out to pro-ILPS agitators, JCILPS announced Any form of agitation today.
May 30 - JACAATB announced dharna schedule from June 9 at Salpha Pumbuuk, Hiangtam and different other places. JCILPS imposes public curfew in Govt offices. Cabinet fixed June 3 for Delhi trip.
May 31 - Pro ILPS Women Wing bans non-local hawkers, labourers. Meira rallies held all over in valley districts.
June 01 - Non-locals in Imphal were forced to stay indoors as the writ of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS).
June 02 - JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan dismissed the image uploaded in social networking sites which showed him and some other people holding a flag of the banned UNLF pledging allegiance to the same outfit as a doctored one. Manipur Police Dept announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh to any individual who may provide information leading to the arrest of Khomdram Ratan. CCpur JAC to stage campaign at Thanlon. Public curfew paralyses Khwairamband. CrPC 144 in IE.
June 03 - Khomdram Ratan resigned as the convenor of JCILPS, BK Moirangcha made the convenor-in-charge of the committee. UNC accused the all political party delegation..Represents only one community. All party delegation sans NPF leaves for Delhi
June 04 - All party delegation awaits appointment with PM, HM at Delhi. State BJP team meets MoS(Home). Thanlon meet endorses JAC's anti-Bills stand. Court freezes Ratan's bank account . UNLF denies involvement in JCILPS campaign. MTFD greets all party delegation with placards, intense protest took place in Delhi wherever Manipur politicians stays. Many protestors were detained by Delhi police and Manipur police posted at Manipur Bhawan, Delhi.
June 05 - While the all party delegation is camping at Delhi awaiting appointment with the Union Minister, a team of BJP Manipur Pradesh meet Rajnath Singh.
June 06 - Manipur Tribals' Forum (MTF) warns "do-or-die" movement against the three Bills will be initiated. "We will like to caution the NDA Government not to play vote bank politics," stated the statement.
June 07 - All party delegation press release said that, The Protection of Manipur People Bill 2015 will be re-examined by legal and constitutional experts for a new legislation to protect and preserve the indigenous people of Manipur after looking into all aspects of the hill and valley people of Manipur. The press release was jointly signed by Chief Minister O Ibobi, Deputy Chief Minister Ghaikhangam, MPCC president TN Haokip, MPCC Treasurer K Ranjit, BJP Manipur Pradesh president Ksh Bhabananda, BJP MLA Th Biswajit, Manipur Trinamool Congress president Th Shyamkumar, NCP Manipur president L Ibom-cha, LJP Manipur president K Shyam, JD-U Manipur president M Tombi, S Shanta-kumar of BJP, Manihar Gos- wami of Janata Dal (S) Manipur, O Joy of Manipur, MPP president N Sovakiran, CPI Manipur State Secretary Dr M Nara, AAP Manipur convenor Th Manihar, CPI-M Manipur State Secretary Sarat Salam and Ksh Santa of CPI-M Manipur.
June 08 - In the light of the alleged high-handedness and brutality exhibited by the Delhi Police as well as the Manipur Rifles personnel posted at Manipur Bhawan, Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi, JACAATB and Outer Manipur Tribals' Forum (OMTF) resolved to impose a 24-hour total shutdown in all tribal areas of Manipur from the midnight of June 8 in protest against the unprecedented use of excessive force against un-armed peaceful tribal protesters. All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) along with sister organisations - Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO) and All Naga Students' Association Manipur (ANSAM) condemn Delhi & Manipur Police. Indigenous People's Association of Kangleipak (IPAK) alleged that the State Government has deceived the masses by sending an all-political parties delegation to Delhi although they already knew that the three Bills passed by the State Assembly would not get the President's assent.
June 09 - An apex platform of Hmar Inpui, Mizo People Convention, Thadou Inpi, United Naga Council and Zomi Council - Outer Manipur Tribals' Forum (OMTF) demands PR in Manipur...Denounces tribal legislators, lone MP. Submitted memorandum to Pranab Mukherjee.
June 10 - The 10-days economic blockade on all National Highways passing through the tribal territories of Manipur and a ban on all ongoing National projects in the tribal areas imposed by several tribal bodies under the aegis of JAC against Anti-Tribal Bills began yesterday midnight. Citing void of merit, the High Court of Manipur dismissed former JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan's wife Khomdram Hemolata's plea to quash the criminal case, wanted tag and cash reward on her husband.
June 11 - Extensive protest demonstrations were staged today along Imphal-Ukhrul road by pro ILPS
June 13 - Many pro ILPS supporters launch counter economic blockade on different routes leading to hill districts from state capital.
June 23 2016: Even as a 48-hour bandh demanding revocation of wanted tag announced on former JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan is currently on, the publicity in-charge of JCILPS Sagolband New Cachar road unit was arrested along with explosive materials in the wee hours today, JCILPS dismissed the allegation.
June 25 - All political parties meet agreed to draft a new Bill for protection of indigenous people of Manipur. Rajya Sabha MP from Assam Biswajit Daimary visited CCpur District Hospital mortuary to pay respect to the nine 'tribal martyrs.' He highlighted the need for a special constitutional provision for the State tribals to decide their own future.
June 26 - 300th day of JAC's movement Hill people gather to pay homage to nine slain people. Hmar Students' Association Jt Headquarters, Churachandpur and Kuki Students' Organization, Churachandpur said that the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills has no locus-standi anymore to continue with the present movement. The resolved to monitor JACAATB closely.
June 27 - The United Gorkha Committee, Manipur was form to represent the Gorkha community in sharing views and opinions with the new drafting committee on Inner Line Permit System [ILPS] . All Manipur Tribal Women Union (AMTWU) met Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and submitted a memorandum seeking the immediate implementation of sixth schedule of the Indian Constitution in Manipur.
July 09 - All party meeting deliberates new draft Bill : New draft Bill proposes 1972 as base year. JACAATB said Govt's preparation to introduce fresh Bills is an insult to the tribal 'martyrs' and the tribal people in Manipur, Public meeting endorse the JAC to continue to spearhead the movement for tribal land, rights and identity. Ratan's houses raided, JAC fumes.
July 11 - Outer Manipur Tribals' Forum (OMTF) in its press statement reiterates that any 'anti-tribal' Bills will be oppose tooth and nail. OMTF conveyed its heartfelt gratitude to the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee and the Government of India for "exercising their wisdom" in withholding infamous and "anti-tribal" Bills.
July 12 - The JAC constituted against declaration of wanted tag on former JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan clarified that the balance available in Ratan's frozen bank account was not provided by any banned organisation but deposited by the State Government to help those who were injured in the pro-ILPS movement.
July 18 - Hmar Students' Association (HSA), Joint Hqtrs Churachandpur and Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO), Churachandpur in their press release said that they are not for a prolonged agitation on an issue which is no longer relevant and added that imposing a social boycott on MLAs by a movement which no longer enjoys popular appeal is nothing but a malicious design to serve the interest of a few. Wanted tag on Ratan : Case shifted to another Bench.
July 21 - Outer Manipur Tribals' Forum (OMTF) and JAC AATB resolved to boycott the Congress party in all tribal areas of Manipur. Expressing strong disapproval to the press release issued by the Hmar Students' Association (HSA), Churachandpur Joint Headquarters along with another students' body on July 18 regarding the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills (JACAATB), the Hmar Inpui (Hmar Supreme House) has advised the HSA, Ccpur Jt Hqtrs not to repeat such acts in future as it was not their responsibility nor within their ca- pacity to do so unless properly mandated and authorised by the HI Ghqs or by the public after due consultations.
July 28 - Kuki Students' Organization has expressed discontentment over the alleged coercion of tribal students to take part in rallies organized for introduction of a new PMP Bill and removal of wanted tag on Ratan by the school student bodies and appealed to all concerned not to intimidate tribal students over the issue.
July 29 - The All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) and Thadou Students' Association (TSA), Imphal strongly condemned the alleged ill-treatment meted out to a Class XI tribal student of TG Higher Secondary School by some students and teachers over not participating in a pro-ILPS agitation.
August 08 - JCILPS set August 13 deadline for the Government to organise consultation meetings with all stake holders on the new Bill which is being drafted in place of the Protection of Manipur Peoples (PMP) Bill 2015.
August 09 - The State Cabinet decided to approach the Governor so that the 14th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly is convened from September 2.
August 11 - State Govt finalises Draft Bill, seeks public opinion. OMTF reviews 'boycott' decision. Demand for ILPS continues, getting more intense.
August 13 - JCILPS, JAC call on Governor. CCpur JAC says no to Bill 'detrimental' to tribal interests.
August 17 - Even though former JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan has been declared a wanted man with a cash reward of Rs five lakh leading to his arrest, he took part in a mass protest at Keishampat Leima-jam Leikai community hall today, he was arrested later.
August 22 - Referring to the new Draft Bill, the Manipur Tribals' Forum, Delhi (MTFD) asserted that it is not different from the earlier Bill which has been rejected by the President and declared that it is nothing but 'old wine in new bottle'.
August 24 - Iterating its stand against the Draft Bill, christened the Manipur Regulation of Non-Local People Act, 2016, the Naga People's Front, Manipur State Unit asserted that if the Bill is passed, it will go against the interest of the Hill people and equally harm the people in the Valley.
August 26 - The six-day long agitation schedule rolled out by the JACAATB started today with diesel autos joining the protest and the half-day shutdown witnessing a clearly contrasting response in the district revealing the deep divide amongst the tribes despite sharing a common interest. Hmar Students' Association (HSA) formally and officially withdrawn from the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills, Churachandpur with effect from August 26.
August 29 - In the run-up to the Tribal Unity Day scheduled for August 31, womenfolk staged a silent rally under the aegis of JAC Against Anti-Tribal Bills while the half-day shutdown continues to witness a polarised response from the public. Kuki Inpi, Churachandpur (KIC) today stated that it has taken a stand along with all its subordinate organisations to sever ties with the JAC-AATB with immediate effect. The statement issued by KIC claimed 'the course of action taken up by the JAC at this juncture is in no way directed towards promoting common tribal interest any more'.
August 31 - Tribal Unity Day observed at Lamka marked the one year long tribal uprising that was triggered by the adoption of three 'anti-tribal Bills' on August 31 last year by the Manipur Assembly and saw nine youths 'martyred' during the initial days of the agitation. United Naga Council (UNC) termed the attempt of the State Government to pass a "similar Bill" in the Manipur Assembly as "nothing but another manifestation of State Government's apathy towards the rights and concern of the tribal people" of the State. The Kuki Students' Organisation, Churachandpur has imposed a 24 hour general strike at Churachandpur district to condemn the incident wherein some invitees of the Churachandpur JAC were stopped at Tiddim road from attending the Tribal Unity Day.
September 07 - JCILPS JCILPS sets Sep 21 deadline in order to table a Bill which can effectively protect the indigenous peoples of the land.
September 09 - Outer Manipur Tribals' Forum (OMTF) and the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-tribal bill (JAC) submitted a memorandum to the governor of Manipur urging her to intervene any move by the state government for introduction of new ILPS related bill.
September 15 - After more than a year, Assembly Speaker Th Lokeshwar finally accepted the resignation letters submitted by the four NPF MLAs.
September 22 - Government sent the draft proposal of the 'Manipur Regulation of Non-Local People Bill, 2016 for deliberation and to let the government know if there is any objection to the content from the side of the state government. JCILPS bans entry of non-local people with effect from Sep 23.
September 27 - Govt draft new ILPS Bill; Cut off year for resident put at 1972. Proposed Bill submitted by JCILPS revised and uploaded on Govt website.
October 08 - Salpha Pumbuk (Martyrs' shed) near Lamka Community Hall has been razed to the ground around 2 am today leaving the localities and the JACAATB fuming as they suspect it to be an intentional act.
October 20 - Leaders of the JAC Against Anti-Tribal Bills (JACAATB) headed to New Delhi today for talks with the Central Government, presumably at the request of the latter.
October 29 - Thadou Inpi asserted that it backs the demand that the extension of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR), 1873 be implemented in the State.
November 04 - The reconstructed Martyrs Pumbuk (memorial site) was inaugurated today at 6 pm by Hmar Inpui president Joseph Lalrothang with a solemn function held at the shed.
December 23 - Even as Chief Minister O Ibobi and all the six Congress MLAs elected from the district plan to hold a mega political rally at Tuibong peace ground, a dramatic turn of events on the eve of their visit saw Khaizamang Touthang, the youngest of the 'nine martyrs' taken away from the mortuary where it has been kept with the other eight bodies for the past sixteen months.
December 28 - JACAATB accused the Statae Government of allegedly creating communal tension in the State.
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January 13 - 'Tribal movement' completes 500 days'. A campaign to rise above electoral politics was echoed during the observation of the 500th day of 'tribal movement' in Manipur.
January 16 - Paite Tribe Council (PTC), Vaiphei Peoples' Council (VPC) and the Mate Tribe Council (MTC) declared their withdrawal from the JACAATB. Thangkhal Peoples' Organisation (TPO) too followed suit. (exact date is not sure)
January 21 - JACAATB declared that it will pay tributes to the 'tribal martyrs' at Salpha Pumbuk on January 26.
April 07 - First round talk of State Government with the Joint Action Committee Against Anti Tribal Bills(Churachandpur) was held at Chief Minister's Secretariat chaired by the Chief Minister Shri N.Biren Singh which resulted a positive outcome. The State Government side led by Chief Minister N.Biren Singh consisted Works Minister Shri Th.Biswajit Singh, Agriculture/Veterinary Minister V.Hangkhanlian, Social Welfare Minister Nemcha Kipgen,TD & Hills Minister N.Kayisii, Chief Secretary, O.Nabakishore, DGP L.M.Khaute, Law Secretary Th.Kamini Kumar and Deputy Commissioner Churachandpur R.Sudhan. The 11 member delegation of the JAC Against Anti Tribal Bills led by its Chief Convenor, H.Mangchinkhup consisted representatives of various tribal bodies and organisations like Young Paite Association, United Zou Organisation, Tedim Chin Union,Mizo People Convention etc.
April 08 - Manipur Governor Dr. Nazma Heptula appealed the JAC Anti Tribal bill to resolve the issue.
April 10 - The second round of talks between Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills (JAC-AATB) and Manipur Government here ended without any apparent breakthrough with no date set for a later meeting. The talks lasted for nearly three hours.
April 12 - JAC-AATB decided to send its representatives to New Delhi at the earliest to campaign for the tribal people's cause.
April 19 - Churachandpur's lone Cabinet Minister V Hangkhanlian today claimed that solving the issue of the 'tribal martyrs' who still await their burial and restoring the dilapidated roads across the State are his Government's top priorities.
May 04 - JACAATB met Chief Minister N Biren. A source informed that the meeting was quite positive and the two sides agreed on certain points.
May 10 2017: Finally, State Government inks MoU with CCpur JAC : Last rites of bodies by May 25, ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each agreed upon. Nearly two years after Churachandpur erupted in protest against the three Bills the State Government inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills at Churachandpur today. Leaders of six civil society organisations including the CCpur JAC, Simte Tribe Council, Mizo People's Convention, United Zou Organisation, Young Paite Association, Tedim Chin Union appended their signatures on the MoU. Under Secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs, AN Jha too signed the MoU as a witness.
Note: The timeline of JCILPS and JACAATB course of actions are compiled with utmost care from various sources (like The Sangai Express, Imphal Free Press, Lamka Post, Zogam Today, Manipur Express). There might be some discrepancy on the date and events. If there is any, the writer will be pleased to make necessary corrections.
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