Shiv Sena backs call for ST categorisation
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 10 2022:
The State unit of Shiv Sena Eknath Sambhaji Shinde has categorically stated that the Scheduled Tribe status is a must if all the communities of Manipur should survive and live together.
Speaking to media persons at their Babupara office today, the party's State unit president M Tombi said that the hill-valley bond has been strengthened while incidents of highway robbery have declined considerably following installation of the BJP-led Government.
If all the communities of Manipur must live together and protect their identities, Meitei/Meetei should be enlisted in the ST category, Tombi said.
Saying that the future generations will face severe hardships if the Meeteis/Meiteis are not enlisted in the ST category, he maintained that all the Ministers, MLAs and CSOs need to work together on the matter.
Talking about the Manipur Sangai Festival, Tombi appealed to all the people to welcome all foreign tourists with open arms and guide them to wherever they want to go.
He said that Shiv Sena would sponsor candidates in the forthcoming local body elections.