Thursday, July 15, 2010

ANSAM 72 Hours bandh hits normal life in Manipur.

The 72 hours Chakka bandh called by All Naga Students' Association Manipur (ANSAM) hits normal life in Manipur which commenced from 6 pm Monday, the 12th July and would last till 6 pm of 15th July.
It may be noted that ANSAM has been demanding the review of the Manipur (Hill areas) Autonomous District Council Act, 1971 which was amended by the Manipur government in 2008.
Earlier, demanding the review of ADC Act, the ANSAM has called for indefinite Economic blocade that lasted for more than 2 Months, leaving the State completely cut off from the rest of the country. The ANSAM, (sub-ordinate body of NSF) has temporarily called off the economic blockade after the delegation of the apex Naga students body, 'Naga Students' Federation (NSF) met the Prime minister, HM,
Opposision Leader and other top Central leaders.

However, the Manipur Government seems to be not in a position to review the Act which might compelled the ANSAM to continue with economic blockade.