Sit-in decries assault on artist
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 16 2016:
Manipur State Shumang Leela Council, Apunba Manipur Matam Eshei Kanglup, Maruploi Foundation, Film Forum Manipur and Social Awareness Services Organisation jointly staged a sit-in-protest at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen today decrying the assault on Shumang Leela artist Huirem Bishes (27) by the security escorts of Minister Moirangthem Okendro.
Speaking at the sideline of the protest, Manipur State Shumang Leela Council's life time general secretary Sougrakpam Hemanta rubbished the security personnel's claim that Bishes was drunk the night of the assault.
He said Bishes does not consume alcohol and is presently dieting in preparation for the Thailand International Miss Contest.
He further questioned if the security personnel can produce proof that the artist was drunk that night.
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The State Government has been apprised of the incident but no positive step has been taken up till date, he lamented.
The artiste associations have jointly resolved not to stage any Shumang Leelas at Heirok AC (Minister Okendro's constituency) .
"Bishes is a star.
She has received several awards for her works.
Such offensive act against an artist won't be tolerated", he added.
Artist Rights activist Khumanthem Rohit who accompanied Bishes that night alleged that the whole incident took place right in front of the Minister.
He said if the Minister had intervened promptly, the matter would have ended then and there.