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IMPHAL: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Francis Ngajokpa and MLA Tengnoupal DK Karungthang were detained by Assam Rifles at the Imphal-Moreh road yesterday. The two Manipur lawmakers, on their way to border town Moreh to attain a political conference of Congress reached Khudengthabi at around 11 yesterday morning.  An Assam Rifles personnel, identifying himself as Major Rockey, refused to accept upon introducing the duo as a Minister and an MLA. Subsequently, Francis called up Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam and informed about the matter. They were released 10 minutes later. 

IMPHAL: Deputy chief minister Gaikhangam demanded public apology from the BJP for its reference to the people of the north east as immigrants in vision document released in connection with the Delhi assembly elections. He said the BJP should apologise to the people instead of saying it was a printing mistake. Speaking to the media at Congress Bhawan, Gaikhangam said the state has earlier witnessed civil unrest due to a mistake committed by the BJP. He said this time also the party's mistake could have provoked the people. The Deputy Chief Minister also said the govt is making all possible efforts to introduce inner line permit system in Manipur. He said the govt wishes to introduce and discuss the bill on inner line permit in the next assembly session. 

IMPHAL: Deputy chief minister Gaikhangam has accused the BJP Manipur president Thounaojam Chaoba of inviting law and order problems in the state by urging the centre to impose president's rule in Manipur. Reacting to what BJP Manipur President Chaoba said yesterday that BJP Manipur will urge the centre to impose President's Rule in Manipur, the deputy chief minister said BJP Manipur President's statement is like asking for Centre's help to create more law and order problems in the state. Gaikhangam was responding to queries by media persons at Central Agricultural University today. He was attending a workshop at the university. He said the law ad order situation in Manipur is good when compared to other states of the country. He maintained that when there was a huge tension between two communities in Gujarat when Narendra Modi was the chief minister, president's rule was not imposed. In response to the allegation on financial misappropriation Gaikhangam said more than 60 percent of centre funds have been utilised by the state. He also said by the end of March 80 to 90 per cent of the funds will be utilised.

IMPHAL: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has categorically said Manipur will not be able to progress fully unless farmers of the state do not make progress. Inaugurating the 2-day workshop on Popularisation of Low-cost Polyhouse for Sustainable Production of Horticultural Crops in North-East at Central Agricultural University, Gaikhangam said 90% of the population in Manipur are farmers.  He also maintained that the state will stop depending on other states for food items only when the condition of the farmers are improved. The workshop is organised by Precision Farming Development Centre, Central Agricultural University. 

IMPHAL: The Martyrs Day was observed at Gandhi Memorial Hall. Led by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, several ministers, MLAs, civil and police officials offered flowers at the statue of the father of the nation. They stood in silence as mark of respect to the leader when the siren was sounded at 11.05 am. Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee also observed the day at Congress Bhawan. MPCC president Gaikhangam, Social Welfare Minister AK Mirabai, several Congress MLAs and party workers offered flowers at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi.  Replying to questions by media persons, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said security and police personnel often conduct search and combing operations to prevent untoward incidents and maintain law and order. He also said the frequent operations cause inconveniences to the public and the govt is considering installation of scanner machine as part of police modernisation. 

IMPHAL: Series of IED blasts rocked Manipur even on the day of Republic Day. But the state government thinks there were no security lapses from its side. Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who also holds the Home portfolio today said there were no security lapses from the side of the state government. Regarding yesterday’s six serial IED blasts, which occurred in and around Imphal, Gaikhangam said underground outfits wanted their presence to be felt.  He said they could have targeted public places and created unwanted incidents but they avoided it. The Deputy Chief Minister appealed to all sections of society to work together so that Manipur becomes a welfare state. 

IMPHAL: Freedom fighter Rani Gaidinliu's 100th birth anniversary was observed at Congress Bhavan in BT Road today. The function was organised by Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee at the party office. Party members along with Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam offered floral tribute to the late freedom fighter. Rani Gaidinliu was not only a great leader of Zeliangrong tribe but also a fearless leader of Manipur who fought against the Britishers. Rani Gaidinliu was born on 26th January 1915 at Nungkao village, Tamenglong district. At the tender age of 13, she joined the agitation against the Britishers. In the year 1932 she was arrested and put behind bars for life. For her bravery, she was given the title 'Rani' by India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The government of India honoured her prestigious Padma Bhushan award in 1993.  Speaking at the occasion Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said it is great honour for Manipur that government of India is releasing coins denoting Rani Gaidinliu. The denominations of coins are of Rs 100 and Rs 5. 

IMPHAL: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has reiterated that no force in the world can disintegrate Manipur if the people love each other and live as one. Speaking at the 181st death anniversary of Maharaja Gambhir Singh at the Memorial of Maharaja Gambhir Singh at Langthabal, Gaikhangam said all should inculcate the sense of patriotism and sacrifice as the brave forefathers did to protect the freedom and sovereignty. Reminding greed among the nobles led to the fall of the Manipur kingdom, Gaikhangam emphasised that only harmony and unity among the people can foil any sinister design of breaking-up Manipur.  Langthabal MLA Karam Shyam said the day is observed to commemorate the patriots of the land and ministers, MLAs and bureaucrats must have joined the observance. 

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) today observed 129th Foundation Day of Indian National Congress at Congress Bhavan. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, MPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Council of Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, Congress MLAs, office bearers of frontal, district and block level committees were present at the observance. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi said Congress seems to be weakening in some states as ups and downs in politics is obvious. However Chief Minister reminded that UPA returned and ruled for 10 years after NDA led govt under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Ibobi also clarified that there is no question of begging the rightful share of the state from the centre where NDA is ruling.  MPCC President and Deputy CM Gaikhangam said people have time and again tested the Congress govt and they clearly understand those hypocrites who criticise Congress. They have said whatever they wanted and later changed party. He maintained that time will soon come when those who are with BJP will criticise BJP again. 

IMPHAL: Dhanamanjuri University Manipur Bill 2014 and Sangai National University Manipur Bill 2014 were introduced in the Manipur state assembly. Education Minister M Okendro introduced the two Bills on the second day of winter session today. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi introduced the Manipur Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Bill 2014. The chief minister also introduced the annual report of Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram 2013-14. Replying to a starred question by MLA Kh Joykishan on developing other religious places, chief minister Okram Ibobi told the House that the government does not provide funds to any of the religious institutions in the state. He said the renovation work of Shri Shri Govindaji Temple was entirely carried out by revenues generated by the Temple Board. Replying to a question by MLA Th Shyamkumar during Question Hour, Education Minister M Okendro informed the House that there are enough teachers in schools under SSA and RMSA. He said the process of rationalisation will be completed soon. In reply to a question by MLA Kh Joykishan, Works Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar said expansion of Keishampat to Malom road will be completed at the earliest possible. Responding to discussion on a matter of public interest on the failure to fill the vacant posts in four govt aided colleges raised by  Dr Irengbam Ibohalbi, Education Minister M Okendro said the state government will try to fill up the vacancies by March 2015.  Replying to a Calling Attention motion moved by Dr Irengbam Ibohalbi on the threat to peace due to lack of transparency in surrender policy for UGs, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who also holds the Home portfolio said there is proper rehabilitation policy for surrendered UGs in the State. He said about 2600 cadres have surrendered so far under Suspension of Operation and Memorandum of Understanding. Gaikhangam told the House that accommodations will be provided to them once the construction of rehabilitation centres is complete.