Relay hunger strike marks Intl Indigenous Peoples Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 09 2016:
On the occasion of International Indigenous
Day today, the Coordinating Body Schedule Tribe Demand
Committee, Manipur (CBSTDC) in association with various clubs
and meira paibis took out a relay hunger strike at Ima Panthoibi
Shanglen, Thangmeiband Maisnam Leikai demanding inclusion
of the Meetei/ Meitei ethnic community in the Schedule tribe list of
the Indian Constitution.
The protest demonstration was supported by locals and
meira paibis of Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai, Laijing Ningthou
Meira Lup, Tera Moirang Hanuba Leirak Meira Paibi,
Thangmeiband Lairenjam Leikai, Huikap Lousal Unit,
Kakching Khunou, Nambol Lousal Unit, Kha Potsangbam,
Kanto Sabal and Taothong.
Social activists and prominent leaders who have been spear-
heading the demand for inclusion of Meetei/ Meitei in the ST
list gave detailed account of their demand during the observa-
tion.
The observation was held on the theme 'protect indigenous
land and rights'.
A relay hunger strike coordinated by CBSTDC will be held
tomorrow at Chingamakha Model Club, Singjamei.
The International Indigenous Day was also observed at
Sendra Ningthou community hall under the aegis of the Centre
for Research and Advocacy, Manipur; Sendra Youth Club
(SYC) and United Clubs of Thanga.