Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 11:
Intensifying the agitation for scrapping of Bengali script text books and introduction of Meetei Mayek script text books in the schools, volunteers of Meetei Erol Eyek Loinasilon Apunba, Sadar Hills branch led by its president Paolienmang Kipgen burnt a large number of Bengali script text books at Kangpokpi Bazar today after collecting it from about ten schools located in Kangpokpi area.
Talking to media-persons, Paomilien said that the organisation would intensify the agitation by conducting similar protest at Saikul and Saitu if the Govt still remain indifferent to the demand of organisation and warned of stern actions against schools found prescribing Bengali script text books to the students in Kangpokpi area.