Manipur Government Takes Action Against Absent Employees During Shutdown Protests
Manipur govt asks dept heads to take action against absent employees during shutdown protest
Hindustan Times
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The Manipur government has mandated department heads to report and take action against employees absent without authorized leave during a five-day shutdown initiated by women's groups in protest of a recent bomb attack that killed two children. The shutdown, effective from April 19, aims to address community grievances following violence in the region.
- 01Manipur government orders action against absent employees during shutdown.
- 02The shutdown is a response to a bomb attack that killed two children.
- 03Department heads must ensure attendance and report absentees.
- 04A separate three-day shutdown is called by the United Naga Council in response to civilian killings.
- 05Home Minister appeals for the revocation of the shutdown due to its impact on daily life.
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The Manipur government has instructed heads of various departments to take disciplinary action against employees who do not report for duty without authorized leave during a five-day shutdown. This shutdown, initiated by women's groups in the valley districts, is a protest against a bomb attack that resulted in the deaths of two children in Tronglaobi, Bishnupur district, on April 7. Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel emphasized the importance of maintaining attendance and required all administrative secretaries to report absenteeism. Additionally, deputy commissioners have been tasked with ensuring that government offices remain operational during this period. The shutdown began on April 19 and coincides with a separate three-day shutdown called by the United Naga Council in response to the killing of two civilians in Ukhrul district. Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam has urged the protesting groups to reconsider the shutdown, citing the adverse effects on education, daily wage earners, and local businesses.
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The shutdown disrupts daily life, affecting children's education and the livelihoods of daily wage earners and local businesses.
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