'Remove non natives from voter list'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 26 2021:
Lamlai Mapari Thougal Lup appealed to all the concerned to remove non-natives of the area from the target voter list of 8/22 polling station in Sabungkhong Khul of Lamlai Assembly Constituency.
Laishram Bobisana, secretary of the Lup made the above appeal during a press meet held at Manipur Press Club today.
Stating that it is a matter of great concern for the State amid the struggle is still going on to protect the indigenous people from all spheres, he said that JCILPS, one of the core committees of the said struggle has been apprised of the matter in detail.
Further he appealed to all especially to the residents of Lamlai to intervene and trace the roots of such individuals.
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He continued that the future of natives of Lamlai will be at stake if such incidents are not checked on time and the addition of non natives in the electoral roll should not be taken lightly.
The inclusion of non-natives in the electoral role will undermine the survival of natives in the long run, he added.
Also he expressed the possibility of a political angle into the matter and appealed to all not to resort to any such activities which will pose a threat to the natives of the area.
Laishram Bobisana also expressed concerned if some people are trying to diminish the natives of Lamlai area by introducing various drugs and intoxicants in the region because of their vested interest.