Imphal, November 16 (NNN): The All Naga Students� Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has informed all its federating units and subordinate bodies to prevent and stop the training programmes of Meetei Mayek/Roman script in the Naga areas.

Information and publicity secretary Ng Soni Khapa of ANSAM told Newmai News Network that the Naga students had resolved to oppose any form of imposition upon the will of the Naga people.

The ANSAM leader speaking on ANSAM's behalf, said that the recent initiative of the Government of Manipur and the notification issued in the local dailies by the Directorate of Education (S) to conduct training programme of Meetei Mayek/Roman script across the State including the Naga areas is viewed by the ANSAM as a challenge to the Naga people.

Soni Khapa while recalling the earlier resolution of the Naga student body, said that the ANSAM during its legislative assembly held in Imphal on April-13, this year had resolved against the introduction of Meetei Mayek in the Naga areas �and clearly stated its objection through submission of memorandum to His Excellency, the Governor of Manipur and the Manipur Chief Minister on April-19, 2005�.The Naga student leader then stated that ANSAM candidly cautioned the Department of Education and the Government of Manipur not to insult and provoke the Nagas.

The training programme for the Meetei Mayek/Roman script will not be permitted in Naga areas and also that any individual and institute both private and Government who attend the training programme will be held responsible if unwarranted repercursion happens to them, warned the ANSAM leader.

He also said that headmasters/headmistresses and Principals of the proposed training centres in the Naga areas are informed to pay heed to the directives and that violators will face drastic action.

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