Documentary film released
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 18 2017:
A 45-minute documentary film “The Wailing of Mapithel Valley” was released today at the residential quarter of Parliamentary Secretary Leishiyo Keishing .
The release function was graced by environmentalist RK Ranjan who is also the State BJP spokesperson; CRAM secretary Jiten Yumnam; president of NPF Manipur, Morung Makunga and secretary Honrukhui Kashung .
About 50 people from different walks of life took part in the release function of the documentary film produced by MH Ramkahao .
The film focuses on the grim situations of the affected villagers under the shadow of development projects .
Speaking on the occasion, Leishiyo Keishing expressed serious concern over the grievances being faced by the affected villagers by the execution of Mapithel dam project.
He said that the Government needs to address the affected communities .
Jiten Yumnam pointed out violations in the Mapithel dam project and said that grievances encountered by the affected communities should be settled.