First eco blockade of year 2012 set to come into force over TET imbroglio
JCHDSO calls indefinite blockade from Oct 15
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Imphal, October 02 2012:
Alleging that the Government of Manipur is not serious about the issue of Teacher's Eligibility Test (TET), the Joint Committee of Hill Districts Student Organisation (JCHDSO) has announced an indefinite economic blockade beginning midnight of October 15 on all the National Highways leading to Manipur.
JCHDSO is adamant on its demand for separate TET form distribution centres and TET exam centres at the five hill districts of Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel and Churachandpur.
As of now, the test is being held in Imphal only.
Announcing the decision to impose the indefinite economic blockade, Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) president Yangmi informed Newmai News Network this afternoon that JCHDSO has taken the decision following repeated failure of the State Government in fulfilling the demand of the tribal students despite imposition of a 48-hour bandh last month, closing down of Zonal Education Office buildings in all the hill district headquarters, apart from serving an ultimatum over the issue.
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The attempt of the State Government and JCHDSO to reach an agreement on the issue has remained inconclusive since the first round of talks.
The JCHDSO comprises Zeliangrong Student's Union, Manipur (ZSUM), Churachandpur District Student's Union (CDSU), Senapati District Students' Association (SDSA), Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) and Naga Students' Union, Chandel (NSUC).
Asking the State Government whether the tribals are citizens of the State or not, Yangmi expressed unhappiness over the indifferent attitude of the Government which is not willing to open TET exam centres in the hill district headquarters.
He cited regular exams which are held in the hill districts under Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM) and Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur (COHSEM) and questioned the technical problems cited by the Government in conducting TET exam in the hill districts.
The TKS president on behalf of the hill students' joint body also appealed the general public particularly the hill people to lend support to the proposed economic blockade.