Imphal, December 01 2010: It is because of strong pressure from the public and political parties of Manipur that the Government of India has admitted officially at long last on the arrest of UNLF chairman RK Meghen alias Sanayaima, stated leaders of various political parties in the State.

In connection with the issue, MPP president Dr Nimaichand Luwang said that the Government of India has been compelled to admit that RK Meghen alias Sanayaima is in their custody following the pressure of the people and political parties in Manipur.

However, the contradictory claim of the Government of India that RK Meghen was arrested in Bihar although it had already been reported that he had been arrested in Bangladesh is a big lie to the people of Manipur, Dr Nimaichand said.

As the claim of Government of India is not acceptable, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, who is also in charge of Home, should come out with an explanation and make the people understand the truth, he demanded.

Dr Nimaichand alleged that the State Government has a role in concealing the whereabouts of RK Meghen for more than 2/3 moths after his arrest.

Now that the Government of India has admitted the arrest of RK Meghen, necessary legal measures should be taken up and kept RK Meghen with dignity, Dr Nimaichand pointed out.

BJP State Unit president Sh Shantikumar said that the admittance of the Government only yesterday although RK Meghen was reported to have been arrested 2/3 months back is its hold old habit taking the people of Manipur for a ride.

It is unfortunate that Chief Minister O Ibobi could not say anything to the role of Government of India over the issue of RK Meghen, Shantikumar added.

Stating that the Government of India may have admitted to the arrest of RK Meghen under some policies following the strong public pressures, Shantikumar pointed out that RK Meghen should be kept in a safe custody so that his rights can be protected.

The Government of India should take the full responsibility in this regard, he said.

Secretary of CPI State Unit L Iboyaima observed that the contradictory claim of the Government of India that RK Meghen was reported to have been arrested in Bangladesh had been arrested in Bihar has caused confusion in the mind of the people of Manipur.

Authorities concerned need to clarify on this.

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