STDCM says Inclusion in ST category birthright of Meiteis
First Published: 15th November, 2022 17:37 IST
STDCM today responded to ATSUM for objecting the demand of inclusion of Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur (STDCM) has made it clear that it is the birth right of the Meiteis to get included in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list. Responding to the objections raised by ATSUM, L Lokendra STDCM working president said, “it is prerogative of the state government to call all stakeholders and discuss with them as to where they want to object and where they are afraid of taking Meiteis in the ST list. The government should sort out everything wherever there are issues.”
Lokendra, while speaking in support of the ATSUM’s demand said that since democracy prevails in the nation, everyone has the right to express their opinion.
The STDCM working president said that ATSUM has the every right to object the STDCM’s demand.
“If people obejct than let them object. It is the government who should settle this objection and bring everyone onboard to resolve issues once and for all,” STDCM vice-president L Lokendra added.
Meanwhile, the STDCM has intensified its agitation demanding that the Meiteis get Scheduled Tribe (ST Status). As part of it’s renewed course of action, STDCM members flocked the residence of Lamlai BJP MLA Kh Ibomcha.
Ibomcha speaking to Northeast Live, welcomed the demand put forward by the STDCM. The Lamlai MLA added that it is perhaps a present option for the betterment of Meitei community.
However, Kh Ibomcha proposed that a more strong stand can be adopted if a proper research is done focussing on merits and demerits on inclusion of Meiteis in the ST category.
READ ALSO: HAC members not against demand for ST status to Meiteis: Dipu Gangmei
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
11th July 2025
Live Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
11th July 2025
Live Chhangur Baba Received Rs 500 Crore in Foreign Funds for Illegal Conversions: Anti-Terror Squad
11th July 2025
Live Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese Warships, 1 Aircraft Breaching ADIZ Amid Rising Tensions
11th July 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
In a significant gesture honouring supreme sacrifice and national service, the Governor-in-Council of Manipur today approved the appointment of Chingakham Naoba Singh as Assistant Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) under the State Home Department on compassionate grounds. Naoba Singh is the younger brother of Late Constable (CT) Deepak Chingakham, a brave BSF jawan from Yairipok Yambem Mathak […]
11th July 2025
Centre Sanctions Rs 1,066 Cr For Flood And Landslide Hit Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram
These states have experienced heavy rainfall, massive flooding, and multiple landslides during this monsoon season.
10th July 2025
Olympian Mirabai Chanu Flags Off 134th Durand Cup Roadshow in Manipur
Durand Cup Roadshow: This marks only the second time Manipur is hosting a leg of Asia’s oldest football tournament.
10th July 2025
Manipur Congress Slams State’s IDP Return Plan as ‘Hollow’ and Misleading
The Congress has urged the state and central governments to ensure genuine, permanent solutions rather than short-term makeshift arrangements.
09th July 2025
Manipur: Six Arambai Tengol Members Arrested for Assaulting Police During Bishnupur Bandh
According to police, the group was directly involved in a physical attack on law enforcement personnel during the bandh.
09th July 2025