IMPHAL, Jun 19: In order to enable the tribal women to equally share the democratic rights of reservation enjoyed by the women of the valley under Panchayat and Municipal bodies, former MP (Rajya Sabha) D Bahring said that he has appealed to the State Governor to nominate two seats under each ADC from the unrepresented tribe for the tribal women under Manipur (Hill Area) District Council Act, 1971 Chapter II 4(3).
He was speaking in a press meet held today at the Manipur Press Club, Imphal.
Further speaking, he mentioned that today at around 11:00 am he had a meet with the State Governor at the Raj Bhavan.
He said he also submitted a memorandum on the issue.
The Indian Constitution under Article no 243 D (1)(2)(3) has provided 33 percent reservation for women in the election of local governing bodies like the panchayat and municipal councils, however, unfortunately such provision is absent under in Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council Act, 1971.
He also said that the memorandum submitted includes appeal to make arrangement for the ADCs to function from the hill districts.
The functioning of ADCs from the State capital can only bring unrest among the people of the hills, he asserted.
Departments meant for the hill districts should also operate from the concern hill districts, he said.
He further added that road connectivity in the hill districts have improved significantly except for in a few remote areas.
Behring said replying to his appeal to make visits to the hill districts, the Governor responded in the positive.