Charitable works to aid displaced people gain momentum
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 07 2023:
Philanthropic work to aid thousands being displaced due to the unfortunate communal clash is gradually gaining more momentum in the capital city.
Numerous clubs in Imphal are opening up donation points or camps seeking voluntary aid including clothes, edible items and monetary donation.
Some clubs have already reached out to affected people in the last 24 hours with Imphal witnessing gradual return to normalcy.
Brahmapur Social Club of Brahmapur Lalji Lakpa Leikai, Youth Clubs Brahmapur of Aribam Leikai, Dharmalaya Social Welfare Centre of Brahmapur Nahabam, Oriental Club of Brahmapur Mangjil Mamang have opened donation points to facilitate generous donors reach out those deprived of basic amenities after they were displaced owing to the recent clash.
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Keishamthong Nambul Mapal Apunba Club which is an umbrella body of 16 local clubs, also opened donation camps where philanthropists came out in large numbers to donate cash, edibles and clothes for the displaced people who are in deplorable conditions.
While appealing to all concerned to shun violence, Keishamthong Nambul Mapal Apunba Club also prayed for speedy return of normalcy in the State.
Youth Integration Club (YIC), Keishamthong has also opened a camp for the same at Laishram Manaobi Ground, Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai and many more clubs are reportedly gearing up to undertake the same activity.
The donated items are to be reached out tomorrow and the coming days.
Mention may be made that thousands of people whose houses have been burnt to ashes or demolished during the clash are taking refuge at Multipurpose Community Hall Pangei Yangdong, Naorem Birhari College Khundrakpam, AASHA Club Khundrakpam Makha Leikai, YLL Khundrakpam Mayai Leikai, Bright Career Academy Khundrakpam Mayai Leikai, NSC Club Khundrakpam, YDO Khundrakpam, Kongpal Students' Welfare Club, Ibudhou Thangjing Guest House Moirang, Joint Relief Committee Moirang, Khoyol Keithel Moirang Lamkhai and Konjengbam Leikai Community Hall, 1st MR, 2nd MR, Lamphel, Churachandpur Mini Secretariat and four other places in the district etc.