UNLF (Pambei) groups general secretary Ch Thanil says the proposed process may be termed as “peace talk” and the faction will soon be engaged with Government of India authorities. Ch Thanil allayed “doubts” over the minds of the public in Manipur by asserting that — what the UNLF (Pambei) will be embarking upon will not be a “surrender” as being speculated by unscrupulous individuals. He said it will be a process towards a negotiated political settlement. Ch Thanil mentioned that the move towards ceasefire and a political settlement were reached after the leadership pondered over “feelers” from New Delhi.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday said that the state government is holding peace parleys with a valley-based insurgent group and the talks were at an advanced stage.Without mentioning the name of the militant outfit, Biren Singh, .
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Owing to the unceasing ethnic strife besetting Manipur, 'Ningol Chakkouba', the biggest festival of Manipuri women, may not be celebrated in earnest as many individuals and local organisations in the state have decided not to celebrate the .
Noticeably, many individuals and locals organisations in the state have taken their decision not to celebrate Chakkouba this time. Hordes of Meitei civil bodies of the state also appealed to forgo the festival that falls on November 15 taking into account the unstable state of affairs triggered by the violence. On Chakkouba day, the age-old festival, Meitei women, particularly the marriedones, in their best traditional attires, move to their natal homes and enjoy multi dishes with their parents and siblings.