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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: A team of BJP Manipur Pradesh workers led by party President Thounaojam Chaoba today met the bandh supporters of Tengnoupal at Sita Lamkhai and appealed to them to withdraw their agitation. Thounaojam Chaoba assured the people that he will personally report the difficulties faced by people of Tengnoupal on NH102 to the Centre and bring a long-lasting solution to the problem. National Council member, Yangkholet Haokip, general secretaries and members of morchas took part in the visit. The team met the protestors at Sita Lamkhai, where they blocked the roads and prevented people's movement. However, the protestors said they will continue their agitation until and unless their demands are met.  Thounaojam Chaoba further informed the people that he will discuss the matter with central leaders including the Prime Minister and press them to meet the demands. Chaoba appealed to the people of people to withdraw the bandh on NH102 considering not only the problems faced by the people of the state but also by traders on Myanmar border.

IMPHAL: BJP Manipur Pradesh spokesperson RK Shivachandra held the Congress govt responsible for the excessive acts committed by 24 Assam Rifles on Imphal-Moreh road. Speaking to media persons at the BJP office at Nityapat Chuthek, Shivachandra said the party supports the agitation by people of Tengnoupal against the Assam Rifles and condemn the action of AR personnel.  He alleged that the people cannot move freely on the said road as the personnel create unnecessary troubles for the people and this will have serious impact on Look East Policy and Act East Policy. He also said the party will soon send a report on the problem to home ministry and defence ministry.