STDCM reacts
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 04 2023:
The Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee of Manipur (STDCM) has condemned social scientist Dhanabir Laishram's statement in a local cable TV panel discussion program this morning wherein he allegedly insinuated that the recent wave of violent incidents in the State stemmed from the demand for inclusion of Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribe list.
A statement issued by N Debeshwor, publicity secretary (STDCM) clarified that the spate of violent instances has no relation with the demand for ST status.
Further, it alleged that this was the work of certain entities wishing to cause harm and derail the Manipur Government's undertakings for the betterment of future generations and to depict innocent civilians in a bad light.
STDCM also appealed to the State Government to hold a dialogue with the leaders of the concerned communities to bring about an amicable resolution to the problem.
It further called upon the people to exercise calm so as to restore the pre-existing bonds of brotherhood among the different communities.