Imphal, 22 October 2016 ( Evening News ) : At least 3 students of Biramangol College including candidates have been admitted to JNIMS after they were injured in election related violence. The three students of  Biramangol College, Sawombung were allegedly assaulted by volunteers of Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) yesterday afternoon at Keishampat. The injured include two students who are contesting the college election of Biramangol College, Depak Leitanthem and Wahengbam Rakesh of Lamlai Huidrom and proposer Khagokpam Bidyajit of Paorabi Mayai Leikai. They sustained injuries in nose, wrist, neck, arm, shoulder, thigh and back. Khagokpam Bidyajit who is admitted at JNIMS said he along with Deepak and Rakesh went to meet some persons in connection with the college election at Waiton. He said they were halted by about 20 persons including former Games and Sports secretary of the college England and brought to CAS Coaching Institute near DESAM office. They were taken to the top floor of  CAS Coaching Institute and assaulted by DESAM members. He said they were later released at Porompat. A case has been registered at Lamlai Police station.

Imphal, 21 October 2016 : BJP Manipur Pradesh has also vehemently criticised the Nagaland Chief Minister for challenging the integrity of the state. BJP MLA Thongam Biswajit alleged that Nagaland  Chief Minister TR Zeliang made an attempt to disintegrate the people of Manipur in his speech at Naga conference in Senapati headquarters yesterday. Speaking to media at the Party's office at Nityaipat Chuthek today the MLA questioned the stand of   Manipur govt when the Nagaland chief minister is trying to create tension among the people. He said the words South Nagalim had in the past created problems in the state. Biswajit questioned why the state govt remained silent when it knew the purpose of the visit of the Nagaland Chief Minister. He said the BJP will never go together with NPF under NEDA as it challenges the integrity of Manipur. Former minister Nongthombam Biren who recently joined the BJP said Manipur govt need to take a firm stand while fighting the threats against the state's integrity. Senior Spokesperson of the party Okram Joy said it was against the Constitution of India to threaten the integrity of another state. Joy said no one is above the law and the govt of Manipur should file a case against TR. Zeliang.

Imphal, 21 October 2016 : Taking a dig at the Nagaland chief minister Chief minister Okram Ibobi today said Manipur was an independent nation before it became a part of India. He said Nagaland was created by carving out a portion of Assam. Chief minister Ibobi has taken serious objections to the manner in which the Nagaland chief minister spoke about the unification of naga inhabited areas. He said the Nagaland chief minister has not understood the history of Manipur and warned him that his dream will never materialise. Speaking at the inauguration of the new building of MGNREGA and State Institute of Rural Development at DC Complex Porompat, Ibobi said chief minister TR Zeliang must mind his own business. He also maintained that  his govt in Nagaland is under the mercy of some organisations. Ibobi alleged that instead of focussing on the development of his own state State TR Zeliang is trying to disintegrate Manipur. Ibobi said Zeliang must know that Nagaland was carved out of Assam during Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's time and must not expect an inch of Manipur's land.

Imphal, 20 October 2016 : The first conference of Naga Village Authority and Naga people of South Nagaland urged the Govt of India and NSCN(IM) to finalise the historic Indo Naga framework agreement signed between them on August 3, 2015. The conference was held at Yaikhongpao in Senapati district today. Five resolutions were taken in the conference which was held under the aegis of United Naga Council. Representatives from 750 Naga villages of Manipur participated in the conference.The resolutions taken includes defending and safeguarding of supreme rights over Naga ancestral land at any cost, expediting urging support of all Naga Political groups to support the frame work agreement framework agreement of NSCN(IM) and Govt of India,urging support of all Naga Political groups to support the frame work agreement, protection and preservation of time honoured traditional institution and to support Naga Peoples Front. Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang said a Naga political solution will not affect the Meitei community. He also asserted that the frame work agreement between the Government of India and NSCN (IM) will be the preamble of the Naga unification. 

Imphal, 20 October 2016 : United Committee Manipur - UCM condemned the meeting of Naga villages held under the banner ‘Southern Nagalim’ attended by Nagaland Chief Minister K.R. Zeliang at Yaikongpao Village near Senapati district headquarters. UCM also condemned the silence maintained by Manipur govt over the meeting which it said can pose a threat to the territorial integrity of the state. Addressing media persons at UCM office at Lamphel, UCM President Elangbam Johnson expressed suspicion over the silence maintained by the Govt over the meeting attended by around 800 Naga Villagers and the Nagaland Chief Minisetr. He said people are more suspicious about the Congress govt as it is not adopting any stand over NSCN-IM. UCM President also demanded the Centre to make the framework agreement known to the people of Manipur. Johnson cautioned that something bigger than June 18, 2001 can occur in case the Centre, Nagaland govt and NSCN-IM continuously try to divide Manipur.

Meanwhile All Manipur United Clubs Organisation, AMUCO has also condemned the Naga people's meeting at Yaikongpao village in Kangpokpi Sub Division in Senapati. He maintained that the meeting attended by Nagaland  Chief Minister KR Zeliang is a threat to the survival of present generation of the state.  All Manipur United Clubs Organisation  President, Ph. Deban Sharma told the media at AMUCO's office at Kwakeithel that AMUCO does not welcome the visit of Zeliang who disbanded Naga Hoho. He alleged that Zeliang came to steal the natural resources of Manipur. Deban also accused   Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh of deceiving the people of the state with the framework agreement.