Highway Blockade Suspended
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 21 2014 :
The indefinite blockade called by Muan Tombing-led All Tribal Students Union Manipur which commenced last midnight on all the National Highways connecting Manipur has been suspended today following a formal invitation for talks by the Manipur Government.
Talking to this Daily, ATSUM President said the blockade has been suspended from 3.30 today in view of the Ningol Chakouba festival to be celebrated on October 25, and also in consideration of the invitation for dialogue by state government at 8 am on October 22 .
Earlier, ATSUM had suspended its sustained stir tagged as 'Reckoning of the Other' (ROTO) after an agreement was reached between the Manipur Government and union to implement all demands raised by the latter.
ATSUM has been demanding the state Government, among others to provide proper infrastructure to all schools in the hill areas, early setting up of B ED centres and separate office for the Directorate of Education (S) Hills.