Mitkap Thokpa Numit observance
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 13 2011:
As in previous years, Mitkap Thokpa Numit would be observed under the aegis of All Manipur Students' Union (AMSU) at Singjamei Pishum Chinga on April 17 .
AMSU has been observing April 17 every year as Mitkap Thokpa Numit in remembrance of Lukhoi and Loken, two students, who were killed in police firing during anti-foreigner agitation launched by students on April 17, 1980 .
Apart from offering floral tributes at the memorial of Lukhoi and Loken, blood donation camp and discussion on the impact of influx of foreigners on the socio-economic condition of Manipur would be organised to mark the occasion, secretary general of AMSU Dipaljit Ningthoujam detailed during a press conference at AMSU headquarters today.
He also appealed to all the people for participating in the observance.