Sorojini seeks clarification from RPF
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 03 2013:
Refuting the allegations levelled against her by the proscribed RPF, President of Universal Mother's Organization (UMO) Moirangthem Ningol Ningthoujam Ongbi Sorojini has sought a clarification from the outfit within three days' time.
Addressing media persons at the office of UMO located at Lamboi Khongnangkhong here today, Sorojini lamented that the Publicity Chief of the RPF does not even recognize her despite being in the forefront of women's issues in the State.
She said that she has been involved selflessly in all social issues raising voices for the oppressed and downtrodden people of the society.
The baseless allegations of the RPF have hurt her sentiments and maligned her image in the society, she contended.
Sorojini said that she has disassociated herself even from her family after the nude protest in front of western Kangla gate in 2004, where 12 women protested at their most extreme limits against the rape and murder of Thangjam Manorama by the personnel of 17 Assam Rifles.
Her life has been entirely dedicated for the society.
The intervention of UMO in the rape case was just to fight justice for the victim and not for any vested interest, Sorojini averred.
She further clarified that UMO had never said anything malicious about RPF.
There was no mention of the outfit while naming some persons who tried to persuade the victim's family with offers of money and vehicle for settling the case.