UNC condemns, refutes; TSE clarifies
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 07 2014:
Reacting strongly to the news report "Reprisal for poll defeat UNC resolves to exact fine of Rs 1000" based on a "well placed source" but which was admittedly "not confirmed officially", the United Naga Council (UNC) has stated that a serious allegation attributed to some fictitious source has been made to tarnish its image.
The unfounded and baseless allegation has reportedly figured as the focus of the morning panel discussion on 7th July, 2014 in the All India Radio Imphal programme.
Going against journalistic ethics, the Sangai Express has sensationalized a non- existent issue for reasons and consideration best known to them, said a press release issued by the UNC.
There are no resolutions whatsoever to impose any fine nor any written notices for fines issued against anyone in connection with the recent MP election.
The concocted report is an insult to the Naga people.
"The UNC is the apex tribe based civil organization of the Nagas in Manipur.
It does not have any armed cadre nor do we advocate the use of any forces or violence.
We work with the moral authority vested in us by the people" it said.
"We have no ill-feeling towards any individual or organization and our endeavour is to protect the political rights and interest and to safeguard the collective future of our people" .
"The narrow and sectarian treachery of any individual or organizations cannot and will not supplant the political aspiration of the Naga people.
The positions and decisions of the Naga people are informed and determined by this principle and by the merits of the issue", it added.
From the desk of the Editor, The Sangai Express .
The particular news item wherein it was categorically stated that it could not be officially confirmed, and should have been dropped accordingly was inserted out of gross oversight.
For this and for all the damages done by the particular news report, we tender our sincere apology, and we would like to add, The Sangai Express
stands corrected.