Churachandpur, the 26th December, 2002.
From
Shri T. Gouzadou,
Ex-Minister, Zoveng,
Lamka, Churachandpur, Manipur.
The Chief Minister,
Government of Manipur, Imphal.
Subject:- DEMAND FOR CREATION OF SADAR HILLS DISTRICT
Sir,
With reference to the above-cited subject, I have the honour to draw your kind attention to the following facts for favour of
your kind consideration and immediate action in the interest of Manipur.
1. On 14 November 1969, Manipur was divided into five districts, namely, Manipur Central district, Manipur East district, Manipur West district, Manipur North district, Manipur South district. A few years later, Tengnoupal district (renamed Chandel district) was carved out of Manipur Central district. In 1983, the Manipur Central district was divided into three districts, namely, Imphal district, Thoubal district, Bishnupur district. Recently; Imphal district was di¬vided into Imphal East and Imphal West districts. If Sadar Hills becomes a dis¬trict, the total number of districts in Manipur will be ten. Since the main purpose of creating a district is to achieve better administrative convenience for prosperity of the people, there is no reason why the Government of Manipur shall find it so difficult to upgrade Sadar Hills to the status of a full-fledged revenue district.
2. During the time of Shri Rishang Keishing, the state government had decided to announce the upgradation of Sadar Hills as a revenue district when Imphal was bifurcated into Imphal East and Imphal West districts in 1997. The United Front Government under the stewardship of Shri Nipamacha Singh had agreed that Sadar Hills would be made of three sub-divisions, namely, Kangpokpi sub-division, Saitu-Gamphazol sub-division, Saikul sub-division. The area cov¬ered by the said three sub-divisions will automatically become the area of the district.Unfortunately, the previous governments have failed to create Sadar Hills district in spite of their promises. Therefore, God wills that your government should fulfill the aspirations of the people of Sadar Hills. The government should be firm in its decision, and to keep its decision pending for years for one reason or the other is the result of divide and rule policy which is a most dangerous.
3. The government must be impartial in making any decision. A mistake committed by the State or Central government can become a big tragedy for the nation. As for instance, let us take Pandit Nehru's policy on Jammu and Kashmir. -On 15th August 1947, India stood divided not in two butt many states and the danger ofBalkanisation loomed large on the horizon. It goes to the credit vi Sadar Patel, that he met this challenge with great determination and foresight. He was the real architectt of the unity of truncated India. Jammu and Kashmir State which was not allowed to be handled by him by Pandit Nehru on the plea that being a Kashnv:ri he could be trusted to handle it better is the only princely state whichh continues to be a problem even today. If Pandit Nehru had exercised impartiality and had the courage to acceptt the suggestion of Sadar Patel and Dr. Ambedkar in making decision on Jammu and Kashmir, many problems which India faces today would have been avoided. In like manner, the Sadar Hills problem, if neglected, may become a big problem for Manipur.
4. If we refuse to learn from history and continue to repeat the mistakes committed in the past, the results will be bigger tragedy for us- and for our poster¬ity. The government of Manipur ought to honour its decision and upgrade Sadar Hills to the status of a full-fledged revenue district even if there are people who are against it. Government's sacred duty is tomake all communities of Manipur feel that they are to help one another to make Manipur a land of peace and joy. Sadar Hills is mostly inhabited by Kukis, Nagas and Nepalis who ought to think that Sadar Hills is for all of them. Moreover, Kukis and Nagas are Christians. As long as they follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, they should have the will to live together in peace.
In view of the facts stated above, I most sincerely request you to consider this burning problem and take a bold step to create Sadar "ills district without any further delay for the ends of justice and fair play.
Yours faithfully,
Copy forwarded for favour of information and necessary action to
1. His Excellency the Governor of Manipur, Imphal.
2. The Speaker, Manipur Legislative assembly, Manipur.
3. All the Ministers, Govt. of Manipur, Imphal.
4. All the MLAs, Govt. of Manipur, Imphal.
From
Shri T. Gouzadou,
Ex-Minister, Zoveng,
Lamka, Churachandpur, Manipur.
The Chief Minister,
Government of Manipur, Imphal.
Subject:- DEMAND FOR CREATION OF SADAR HILLS DISTRICT
Sir,
With reference to the above-cited subject, I have the honour to draw your kind attention to the following facts for favour of
your kind consideration and immediate action in the interest of Manipur.
1. On 14 November 1969, Manipur was divided into five districts, namely, Manipur Central district, Manipur East district, Manipur West district, Manipur North district, Manipur South district. A few years later, Tengnoupal district (renamed Chandel district) was carved out of Manipur Central district. In 1983, the Manipur Central district was divided into three districts, namely, Imphal district, Thoubal district, Bishnupur district. Recently; Imphal district was di¬vided into Imphal East and Imphal West districts. If Sadar Hills becomes a dis¬trict, the total number of districts in Manipur will be ten. Since the main purpose of creating a district is to achieve better administrative convenience for prosperity of the people, there is no reason why the Government of Manipur shall find it so difficult to upgrade Sadar Hills to the status of a full-fledged revenue district.
2. During the time of Shri Rishang Keishing, the state government had decided to announce the upgradation of Sadar Hills as a revenue district when Imphal was bifurcated into Imphal East and Imphal West districts in 1997. The United Front Government under the stewardship of Shri Nipamacha Singh had agreed that Sadar Hills would be made of three sub-divisions, namely, Kangpokpi sub-division, Saitu-Gamphazol sub-division, Saikul sub-division. The area cov¬ered by the said three sub-divisions will automatically become the area of the district.Unfortunately, the previous governments have failed to create Sadar Hills district in spite of their promises. Therefore, God wills that your government should fulfill the aspirations of the people of Sadar Hills. The government should be firm in its decision, and to keep its decision pending for years for one reason or the other is the result of divide and rule policy which is a most dangerous.
3. The government must be impartial in making any decision. A mistake committed by the State or Central government can become a big tragedy for the nation. As for instance, let us take Pandit Nehru's policy on Jammu and Kashmir. -On 15th August 1947, India stood divided not in two butt many states and the danger ofBalkanisation loomed large on the horizon. It goes to the credit vi Sadar Patel, that he met this challenge with great determination and foresight. He was the real architectt of the unity of truncated India. Jammu and Kashmir State which was not allowed to be handled by him by Pandit Nehru on the plea that being a Kashnv:ri he could be trusted to handle it better is the only princely state whichh continues to be a problem even today. If Pandit Nehru had exercised impartiality and had the courage to acceptt the suggestion of Sadar Patel and Dr. Ambedkar in making decision on Jammu and Kashmir, many problems which India faces today would have been avoided. In like manner, the Sadar Hills problem, if neglected, may become a big problem for Manipur.
4. If we refuse to learn from history and continue to repeat the mistakes committed in the past, the results will be bigger tragedy for us- and for our poster¬ity. The government of Manipur ought to honour its decision and upgrade Sadar Hills to the status of a full-fledged revenue district even if there are people who are against it. Government's sacred duty is tomake all communities of Manipur feel that they are to help one another to make Manipur a land of peace and joy. Sadar Hills is mostly inhabited by Kukis, Nagas and Nepalis who ought to think that Sadar Hills is for all of them. Moreover, Kukis and Nagas are Christians. As long as they follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, they should have the will to live together in peace.
In view of the facts stated above, I most sincerely request you to consider this burning problem and take a bold step to create Sadar "ills district without any further delay for the ends of justice and fair play.
Yours faithfully,
Copy forwarded for favour of information and necessary action to
1. His Excellency the Governor of Manipur, Imphal.
2. The Speaker, Manipur Legislative assembly, Manipur.
3. All the Ministers, Govt. of Manipur, Imphal.
4. All the MLAs, Govt. of Manipur, Imphal.
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