Meeting held
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, June 06 2017:
A public meeting was held at Sunusiphai market shed, Moirang AC today against the attempt to explore oil from different parts of the State including Khaidem, Moidangpok and Sangaithel.
North East Dialogue Forum, Nupi Chaokhat Lup, Ideal Mothers' Association, Ideal Club, SEWA club and Integrated Rural Development Centre jointly organised the meeting.
Phubala Gram Panchayat Pradhan M Ibocha Singh, Up-Pradhan T Rajen , North East Dialogue Forum member U Jennison, 'Voting for a Change and Youth Forum for Protection of Human Rights' convenor MK Sarajkhan and Director of Child Line L Pishak attended the meeting as dignitaries.
The meeting highlighted the impact of oil exploration stating that it could pollute the water bodies and lead to various health hazards, reports our correspondent.
The dignitaries questioned if there are some hidden agenda behind exploring the oil without making the public aware of the project.