IFP Editorial: Instead of beating about the bush the chief minister and his government needs to come clear of the threats posed by the proposed ADC bill to the territorial integrity of the state.

IFP Editorial: Claims of bandh-blockade free environment and an ‘improved law and order situation’ has become stale news. Well, how about ending the current economic blockade?

The state government's decision to conduct recruitment in the absence of a popularly elected body demonstrated the desperate attempt of the state government to degrade the Autonomous District Councils, ATSUM information and publicity secretary Khaiminlen Doungel said.

O Joy stated the recent induction of eight MLAs from valley in Hill Areas Committee (HAC) and again withdrawing hastily has demeaned the Constitution of India

With the hills up in arms against the September 1 order and rightly so, it would be most appropriate at this stage to cancel the September 1 order as it not only created tension between various communities but was in colourable exercise of power.

Several civil bodies in Chandel alleged the state government of undermining and manipulating the sentiments of the tribal populace.

IFP Editorial: The recent move to appoint nine valley MLAs in the Hill Areas Committee was a move ill-advised. It boomeranged and was subsequently withdrawn, but the damage had already been done.

The ATSUM, the ANSAM and the KSO general headquarters and all federating units of ATSUM held an emergency meeting on Monday in Imphal.

IFP Editorial: Not only it requires a detailed examination, the proposed ADC bill 2021 encroaches upon the Union list. So, it naturally needs vetting by the Union government.

Several student bodies of the hill districts came out in support of the 24-hour total bandh called by ATSUM from the midnight of August 22.

Bill aims to ensure development of hill areas at the same time unity of state: Arthur

The nodal body of Tangkhul customary chiefs stated that it would give its fullest support in any decision taken by the HAC that concerns the tribal communities.