Appeal for peace
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 16 2020:
An emergency meeting of apex Christian bodies; Tribal Christian Leaders Forum (TCLF); All Manipur Christian Organisation (AMCO); Manipur Baptist Convention (MBC) and Kuki Baptist Convention (KBC) was held at the MBC Hq Imphal today.
The meeting began with a prayer by Rev Dr Hawlgam Haokip.
The members present expressed profound grief at the loss of valuable properties in both Chassad and Sampui villages and share sympathies for the victims.
The member present vehemently appealed to the villages, especially the elders, community, social and Church leaders to meet and discuss the issues for amicable settlement as Christian brothers and sisters.
In the larger context of the COVID-19 pandemic engulfing the world and making all vulnerable, the apex Christian leaders, appealed for utmost restraint and to abstain from further violence.
The members present earnestly prayed and appealed to all Christians brother and sister of all the communities to work towards a dialogue and imbibe the rule of law, uphold Christian brotherhood and sisterhood in solving the disputes.
The meeting concluded with a prayer from Dr Rev W Konghar.