Sit in staged at Leishang Hiden
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 21 2013:
Demanding that the Government should spare crematorium, keithel and All Manipur Karate Association (AMKA) Hall in connec- tion with the acquisition of land for development of Leishang Hiden, JAC against the eviction of crematorium, AMKA Hall and Heijigang Keithel organised a sit in protest at Lei- shang Hiden opposite Manipur University today.
Convenor of the JAC L Suranjoy said the Govt had issued order to take over 74 metres of land along National Highway No 2 for the said project for which locals have no issues with that.
However, the people will never agree on another order issued on June 26 last stating that over and above the 74 metres the Govt will takeover upto the eastern part of Siphaikhong, he stressed and pointed out that when the acquisition is more than 74 metres then it will affect two crematoriums, AMKA's Hall and Heijigang Keithel.
Pressing the Govt to review the order, Suranjoy warned of launching various agitations if the Government persist with plan.