Manipur Research Forum (MRF) strongly condemns the brutal and senseless killing of Dr. Thingnam Kishan, Sub-Divisional Officer of Kasom Khullen in Ukhrul district, and two of his staff members, Aribam Rajen and Yumnam Token.
We at MRF have had the privilege of sharing Dr. Thingnam's passion for a new Manipur through his contributions to the Eastern Quarterly and also through his brief stewardship of a similar venture called Alternative Perspective. He was one of the sensitive and courageous minds in Manipur who sought wholeheartedly to bridge the gap between ground realities and academic intervention, between the subjective and objective appreciation of key issues confronting society. He will be remembered as a committed activist, an incisive scholar and as a brave administrator.
The tragedy is that Dr. Thingnam is not certainly the first nor is he likely to be the last to fall a prey to banal violence that has stripped life of sanctity. This calls for each of us, both individually and collectively, to introspect on how many more such deaths we shall face with conspiracies of silence!
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Condolence Message for Thingnam Kishan from DBS Alumni
- Alumni of Don Bosco Imphal -
17 February 2009
The past pupils of Don Bosco High School Imphal, are immensely shocked to know the death of Mr. Thingnam Kishan Singh.
From the matric batch of 1986-87, Thingnam Kishan, was a brilliant student in school. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was a father to his kids, husband to his wife, son to his mother/father, big brother to his brothers, a good friend to many, an inspiration and a role model to many who want to bring *positive change* in Manipur. Bosconians mourn the passing of this great icon. Losing Kishan, is like losing a 100 brilliant Manipuris.
We are very much in pain to know the way he was murdered barbarically. The Alumni of Don Bosco School, Imphal, condemns this cowardly act of the murderers, in the strongest terms possible, and calls on the Government of Manipur to act and find the killers. Inaction is no option and the murder of Mr Kishan and his subordinate staffs is testimony to this. We also urge the Government and other regional groups to move in and bring calm in Manipur.
Kishan will be greatly missed by all. In Kishan's memory, Bosconians continue to stand in solidarity, to struggle against such inhumane acts of violence that take away lives everyday in Manipur.
In peace and solidarity,
Alumni of Don Bosco Imphal
[Posted on 17th Feb at E-Pao.net]
- e-pao.net -
17 February 2009
Dr. Thingnam Kishan Singh was more than just a wonderful person; he was a young scholar turned administrator par excellence whose foremost objective was to help Manipur achieve democracy and peace.
And, we know that this cruel episode will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts and minds of all those who knew him or his works. We feel that it is a great lost for not only Manipur but also for those who are fighting for democratic rights.
Though Dr. Thingnam studied and taught literature, his readings and understanding of the grass-roots and the political-economy of the North-East have been appreciated by many cutting across ideologies and ethnic boundaries.
We still value and respect Dr. Thingnam for his contributions to a better Manipur. All of us will be enriched double fold if we emulate his courage, firmed commitment and his love for Manipur and her people. We, at E-Pao.net salute Dr. Thingnam and his spirit.
In Solidarity
E-Pao.net Team
[Posted on 17th Feb at E-Pao.net]
Condolence for Mr. Thingnam Kishan
- Campaign for Peace and Democracy in Manipur (CPDM) -
New Delhi: 17 February 2009
We express our heartfelt condolence for Mr. Thingnam Kishan Singh of Imphal, Manipur, who was kidnapped on 13 February and found murdered on 17 February. We share with the family members their pain and grievances befallen as a result of the murder.
Mr. Kishan was a bright student and had been practically active on democratic issues. He had been involved in Manipur Students' Association in 1990s and had worked with progressive organisations. He had taught at Shyamlal College (University of Delhi) and D.M. College in Manipur.
He had worked on the polemics of post colonialism for his doctoral research. He had presented papers in international seminars and publishes widely in several journals on several issues. He was the author of the book Rethinking Colonialsm, Worldview Publications, Delhi.
He was serving with the Manipur Civil Services when he was kidnapped and murdered. The state has lost, in his murder, a pragmatic officer who would have contributed in large scale towards development and peace in Manipur.
We appeal the Government of Manipur to conduct a transparent investigation into the murder, trace the culprits, arrest them and treat them according to law.
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G.N. Saibaba
Revolutionary Democratic Front
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Naveen
Progressive Students' Union
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Vijay Singh
Revolutionary Democracy
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Pavan Patel
Indo-Nepal People's Solidarity Forum
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Amitava
Majdoor Kishan Party
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Dipak
Majdoor Shakti
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Shiv Mangal Siddhankar
CPIM (New Proletarian)
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C.P. Gajurel
Communist Party of Nepal
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Padam Kumar
Janpaksh
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Malem Ningthouja
Campaign for Peace and Democracy in Manipur
the killing of oja and his two staffs shows the hidden truth of the manipur society,particularly in the hill areas of manipur...the hidden truth is etinicity cannot solve the development problems of manipur unless ther is a change in the mindset of the people...how long the common people can survive with govt.related funds.... these funds make people dull and lazy...have the spirit of economic independence and self-sufficiency!
ReplyDeletehow many oja kishan we must sacrifice to understand the grim realities of the hills....free flows of funds will only make more dull and lazy....instead of providing fish teach them how to rear fish...
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