Manipur | CSOs of North-east form common platform in Imphal
IMPHAL, April 4, 2019: The civil society organisations in the northeastern states on Wednesday formed a common platform in Imphal to fight the common issues in the region unitedly.
This was formally announced by Yumnamcha Dilipkumar, a social activist in Manipur. He said: "Representatives from all civil society organisations had participated in the three day meeting held in Imphal."
The conclave decided to name the organisation, "The North East Forum for Indigenous Peoples".
They said the people who will rush to the northeast will swamp the indigenous people in this border region. In view of this threat perception, the social activists are working against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016.
This Bill was passed in the Lok sabha. However, in view of the widespread protests in the region, it could not be tabled in the Rajya Sabha.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh and some BJP national leaders of BJP had stated that this Bill will be implemented if the party comes to power again.
(IANS)