Imphal, 06 May 2016 ( Evening News ) : JCILPS Convenor Khomdram Ratan has said the success of the public curfew shows that people are united in saving the indigenous people. Speaking to media persons he asked the people to form human chains from 5pm to 6pm tomorrow and shout slogans to save the indigenous people. He also appealed to the protestors not to obstruct media persons, hospital staff, electricity and water supply staffs, medical emergencies and events related to religion. Reacting against the statement made by newly appointed BJP Manipur Pradesh President that he is clueless about the issue, Ratan said the state BJP has a big responsibility on the ILP issue as there is BJP government in the centre. He thanked those political parties which are supporting the ILP issue.
 
Meanwhile, JCILPS women’s wing resolved to launch agitations. Speaking to media persons JCILPS Women's Wing convenor Thongam ongbi Apabi said meira rallies will be organised on the 8th of this month at 7pm and appealed to the people to take part in the rallies.

Imphal, 06 May 2016 ( Evening News) : Mao Council, All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur and Mao Students’ Union under the aegis of United Naga Council today observed the 6th Death Anniversary of Neli Chakho and Dikho Lohrii at Mao Gate Martyrs Park, in Senapati. United Naga Council reiterated that no force can compromise the identity, culture, tradition and land of Naga under any circumstances. Attendees at the observance paid floral tribute to the 2 students and also held a mass prayer. Speaking on the occasion, UNC President Gaidon Kamei stated that the fateful incident of May 6, 2010 in the Naga integration movement where 2 students lost their lives and many were injured many is still fresh in the mind of every Naga. The supreme sacrifice made by the 2 students will consolidate the Naga integration movement. Gaidon Kamei also added that divisive and communal Govt of Manipur can never suppress the movement and appealed to all the Naga people to remain united in the protracted struggle of the Naga integration movement. Mao MLA, representative of ANSAM, Naga Hoho, naga Women Organisation, NPP, NSF, NSCN-IM and general public took part in the observance.

Imphal, 06 May 2016 ( Evening News ) : Life came to a standstill in the valley of the state as people remained indoors in support of the 42 -hour public curfew imposed by the joint committee on inner line permit system, JCILPS. The public curfew came into effect from last midnight. Imphal and its neighbouring areas wore a deserted look on the first day of the curfew as markets, shops, business establishments and educational institutes remained closed. Volunteers of JCILPS placed tree branches, logs and burnt tyres on the roads since early morning to prevent people's movement.  
Many areas on Uripok Kangchup road witnessed volunteers prevent movement of both pedestrians and vehicular traffic by blocking the road. Supporters of the curfew erected barricades on Dingku road, from Khurai Lamlong till Porompat. While some voiced their support for the movement of the Joint Committee, some others voiced their grievances they faced during the agitation.

Curfew supporters burnt tyres and blocked the road on Imphal-Tiddim road. Sources said an MSF volunteer was detained by police for supporting curfew at Top Leirak. Curfew supporters blocked Sagolband Tera road by placing electric poles and logs. They also chanted slogans demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the state and prevention of non-indigenous people to cast their votes. The public curfew was however relaxed for medical emergency, media persons and other essential services. The curfew will end at 6 pm tomorrow.

The 42-hour public curfew also hit life in Yairipok Bazar. All commercial establishments and educational institutions remained closed in view of the curfew. At Angtha, Angtha Apunba Meira Paibi and BYO Angtha blocked the roads by placing logs, tree branches and burning tyres.