PRJA condemns 'arbitrary' arrest of Erendro, Kishorchandra
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 19 2021:
The Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) has condemned the 'arbitrary' arrest of its convenor Erendro Leichombam and journalist Wangkhemcha Wangthoi @ Kishorchandra.
A press release issued by PRJA claimed that the BJP led Government in the State is busy arresting people for comments on social media platforms rather than saving lives and charging them under NSA amidst the Covid pandemic.
"Hundreds of people are dying while many are struggling to find basic healthcare facilities in the State amidst this Covid pandemic," PRJA added.
Asserting that Erendro and Kishorchandra have been charged under the draconian NSA just after their bail applications were heard by a Court, PRJA exuded confidence that the Courts in Manipur will invalidate the charges levelled against the two.
The alliance then asked why the Government and the administration are more interested in monitoring social media posts while 'wilfully ignoring' the health crisis in the State.
"Article 14 under the Indian Constitution is clear in its explanation of the right to freedom of expression and using sedition charges on frivolous matters makes a mockery of the Constitutional rights of citizens and exposes the oppressive nature of the Government and administration in Manipur which is unfortunate," PRJA said.