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Gorkhas pay homage to CCpur 'tribal martyrs'
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Kangpokpi, September 06 2015:
Gorkha people within Kalapahar and its adjoining area staged a sit-in protest against the killing of eight protesters in Churachandpur town and also paid homage to the "tribal martyrs." Several Gorkha civil society organisation leaders participated in the sit-protest held on Saturday.
Over 500 Gorkhas organised a candle lit condolence service and paid homage to the "tribal martyrs" in Churachandpur.
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They also observed a one-minute silence as a mark of respect to the "supreme sacrifice made by the tribal youths." The Gorkhas collected donations for the Churachandpur victims.
Speaking to media person on the sidelines of the protest, Subolsingh Mohote, Chairman of United Kalapahar Administrative & Development Society said that the Gorkha people in Sadar Hills solemnly shared the pain and sorrow of the families of the martyrs.
"We have been characteristically brought up and sustained our livelihood with the resources of the tribal land since time immemorial", remarked Subolsingh before adding that the Gorkha would not tolerate when the rights of the tribal communities are subverted.
While urging the tribal people to be strong, Subolsingh Mohote said Gorkhas within Kalapahar in Sadar Hills also strongly opposed the three Bills passed in the State Assembly and endorsed any movement initiated by organisations in connection with the Bills.
"We want the world to know that the Gorkhas will stand by their tribal brethren in Manipur who are deprived of their privilege", said Subolsingh Mohote.
Meanwhile, the relay sit-in protest against the alleged "anti-tribal bills" in Kangpokpi continued till Sunday.
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