A one-day discussion programme on the ‘Instrument of Accession’ organised by the All Manipur Youth Protection Committee (AMYPCO) was held at Lizard Community Hall in Wangkhei, Imphal East on Thursday.
Delivering the keynote address, general secretary of AMYPCO Thangjam Somorjit said that the present political scenario of Manipur and the situation of the people are the results of the steps taken by the past leaders of Manipur.
He said that the Instrument of Accession, 1947 is the political development that took place after the British rule in Manipur after 1891. “It was an agreement signed by a proclaimed King of Manipur without consulting the people of Manipur,” he said.
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He further said that the present political status of Manipur is not the political status which was mandated by the people’s decision.
He further mentioned that the Rights to Self-Determination have become universal rights, considering that deciding the faith of the people collectively by the public itself is far better that decided by an individual.
The function was also attended by chairperson of Manipur Human Rights Commission Khaidem Mani as chief guest; president of CCSK Jeetendra Ningomba and Lizard Club president K Bimol as guests of honour, while president of AMYPCO Thiyam Sharatchandra presided the function.
