HPC(D) expels its president Lalhmingthang Sanate

Sinlung: The Hmar Peoples' Convention (D) rebel leadership has "impeached" it president and founder Pu Lalhmingthang Sanate for allegedly going against the group's interests and "aspirations of the Hmar people".

 

The announcement was made in a statement issued to media houses on September 30.

 

"The Executive Council of the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) in its Emergency Meeting held on 29th September, 2011 collectively resolved and impeached Pu Lalhmingthang Sanate from the Party as well as his designation as President of the Party," the HPC(D) statement said.

 

Pu Sanate is accused of signing a deal with the Kuki militant forum called Kuni National Organisation "without" taking into confidence the rebel outfit's council members.

 

"Pu Sanate has severely failed to represent and uphold the interest of the Party and the aspiration of the Hmar peoples. After having convinced that the narrow selfish interest pursued by Pu Lalhmingthang Sanate stands against the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) and the Hmar People that it represents, the Executive Council of the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) is compelled to impeach him....  Pu Lalhmingthang Sanate, without even informing and consulting the Executive Committee of the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) signed the "DEED OF AGREEMENT" and merged the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) as a member of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO). The Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) hereby declares that the "DEED OF AGREEMENT" signed by Pu Lalhmingthang Sanate is null and void," the statement added.

 

However, informed sources said that Pu Sanate who has been at the helm of the Hmar insurgent group is unlikely to "unseated". "He has got his own followers and we are still hoping for some reconciliation," said the trusted source.

 

(The full text of the press release is given below)

PRESS RELEASE

The Executive Council of the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) in its Emergency Meeting held on 29th September, 2011 collectively resolved and impeached Pu Lalhmingthang Sanate from the Party as well as his designation as President of the Party.

Pu Lalhmingthang Sanate has severely failed to represent and uphold the interest of the Party and the aspiration of the Hmar peoples. After having convinced that the narrow selfish interest pursued by Pu Lalhmingthang Sanate stands against the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) and the Hmar People that it represents, the Executive Council of the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) is compelled to impeach him.

Pu Lalhmingthang Sanate, without even informing and consulting the Executive Committee of the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) signed the "DEED OF AGREEMENT" and merged the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) as a member of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO). The Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) hereby declares that the "DEED OF AGREEMENT" signed by Pu Lalhmingthang Sanate is null and void.

 

The Hmar People's Convention(Democratic) is convinced that the act of Pu Lalhmingthang Sanate is untoward, immature and undemocratic. The Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) sincerely apologise to the Hmar People for allowing a traitor to lead the Party and the People that it represent. However, with committed resolution in the interest of fulfilling the long-time political aspirations of Hmar People. The Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) is compelled to do the needful.

 

The Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) believes that with this necessary reformation the Party and its vision will be put in the right direction. The Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) sincerely request the Hmar people to continue to pray for us and the goal that we collectively aspire for.

From this day Pu Lalhmingthang Sanate should not take the name of Hmar or the Hmar People's Convention(Democratic) for any purpose. In the interest of the party that it represents and in the larger interest of peace, security and understanding, Pu Lalhmingthang Sanate must accept his serious mistake and his impeachment.

Sd/-
(DAVID L. HMAR)
Information Publicity Officer

Sd/-
(JOHN F. HMAR)
Secretary Information

Dated: 30th September, 2011
HMAR PEOPLE'S CONVENTION (DEMOCRATIC)
General Headquarters, Sinlung
Government of Hmarram