RNPO, RNCM submits memo to CM
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IMPHAL, Apr 2 : On behalf of the Rongmei people, the Rongmei Naga People's Organization (RNPO) and Rongmei Naga Council Manipur (RNCM) have submitted a "joint ultimatum" to Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand with an appeal to start the construction of Tribal Freedom Fighters of India Museum in honour of Rani Gaidinliu at her birth place in Longkao (Nungkao) under Tousem sub-division in Tamenglong within the month of April, 2026.
It has also urged the Government to rectify the overlapping of some areas in Tamenglong with Jiribam Forest Division within the same stipulated time frame.
Notably, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had laid the foundation stone of the museum on November 22, 2021 through virtual mode with a budget of Rs 15 crore under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
In the memorandum, RNPO and RNCM underscored the delay in construction of the museum despite the concerned Ministry reportedly releasing the sanctioned funds five years ago.
Stating that the Rongmei people take the matter very seriously, it added that the delay is akin to dishonouring the legendary freedom fighter and shows wilful negligence on the part of the Manipur Government.
Highlighting another long-pending demand of the Rongmei people, the memorandum stressed on the need to rectify the overlapping of Tamenglong district with Jiribam Forest Division, wherein a large portion of Tamenglong, especially Tousem sub-division, has been included in Jiribam Forest Division.
RNPO and RNCM have urged the Chief Minister's Office to issue necessary directives to all authorities and departments concerned to start the construction work of the museum and rectification of Jiribam Forest Division within the month of April, 2026.
RNPO and RNCM along with like-minded CSOs and public are set to block the NH-37 and enforce a ban on major National projects within their jurisdiction if the Government fails to comply with their ultimatum.
It has also urged the Government to rectify the overlapping of some areas in Tamenglong with Jiribam Forest Division within the same stipulated time frame.
Notably, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had laid the foundation stone of the museum on November 22, 2021 through virtual mode with a budget of Rs 15 crore under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
In the memorandum, RNPO and RNCM underscored the delay in construction of the museum despite the concerned Ministry reportedly releasing the sanctioned funds five years ago.
Stating that the Rongmei people take the matter very seriously, it added that the delay is akin to dishonouring the legendary freedom fighter and shows wilful negligence on the part of the Manipur Government.
Highlighting another long-pending demand of the Rongmei people, the memorandum stressed on the need to rectify the overlapping of Tamenglong district with Jiribam Forest Division, wherein a large portion of Tamenglong, especially Tousem sub-division, has been included in Jiribam Forest Division.
RNPO and RNCM have urged the Chief Minister's Office to issue necessary directives to all authorities and departments concerned to start the construction work of the museum and rectification of Jiribam Forest Division within the month of April, 2026.
RNPO and RNCM along with like-minded CSOs and public are set to block the NH-37 and enforce a ban on major National projects within their jurisdiction if the Government fails to comply with their ultimatum.