Sit-in-protest in Sadar Hills
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 26 2011:
Under the aegis of Sadar Hills District Demand Committee (SHDDC) a sit-in demonstration was held today at the office complex of Autonomous District Council (ADC) at Kangpokpi today, in pursuit of the demand for declaring Sadar Hills to a full-fledged revenue district.
In addition to functionaries of the committee, representatives of various NGOs along with chairman, vice chairman and members of Sadar Hills ADC took part in the sit-in-protest which was followed by submission of a memorandum to the Additional Deputy Commission (Kangpokpi) for forwarding the same to the Chief Minister.
The representation aired grievances of the people of Sadar Hills and demanded declaration of the same to a full fledged revenue district without any delay.
SHDDC also cautioned of resorting to various forms of agitation, including imposition of economic blockade, in case Government of Manipur continues to ignore its demand.