Condemns racist attacks on North-east people
07th April , 2020
NEFIS APPEALS TO MANIPUR CM TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BEING GIVEN TO FAMILIES ACCORDING TO THEIR NEED!
CONDEMNS THE RACIST ATTACKS ON NORTH-EAST PEOPLE!
NEFIS WOULD BE DISTRIBUTING FOOD AND ESSENTIALS TO WORKERS IN BANGALORE TOMORROW!
North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) appeals to the Manipur Chief Minister to increase the amount being given to stranded workers in various cities across the country.
It should be noted that NEFIS had yesterday written to the Manipur CM regarding the plight of the workers stranded in Bangalore and other cities during the lockdown.
These workers with their respective families do not have the means to buy subsistence and as such are in a very pathetic condition.
The workers are not receiving any wages in the lockdown and have little savings left to last them during the lockdown.
NEFIS welcomes the move of Manipur CM of helping the stranded workers, but appeals to the CM to increase the amount based upon the need of the workers.
NEFIS also condemns the incident of racist attacks on the North-east people in the country.
It should be noted that many incidents have happened in the last few days in which people from North-east have been called ‘Corona’ and have been span upon.
NEFIS had earlier written to the Union Home Ministry regarding the racist attacks being faced by the North-east people during the lockdown.
Despite the caution, such attacks are continuing across the country. Such incidents are unfortunate and highlight the widespread bias against North-east people, and as such should be strictly dealt with.
NEFIS had also called for donations from civil society to help organize relief for the stranded people of Manipur and North-East during this time of crisis. The funds so collected would be used to distribute food and other essential items tomorrow to stranded workers in Bangalore and other cities across the country.
Thokchom Yaiphalembi Chanu
Member
North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS)
* This Press Release was sent to e-pao.net by North-East Forum for International Solidarity who can be contacted at nefis(DOT)manipur(AT)gmail(DOT)com
This Press Release was posted on 08th April 2020
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