Khwaramband Keithel vendors storm IMC
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 15 2022:
Denouncing the statements made by one Rohit and Bhogen alleging that the godown of Khwairamband Keithel No.1 Leiramrol Sidabi has become an area of iniquity, and terming it as an act of massive disrespect to women; the enraged vendors thronged Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC) on Thursday, demanding a clarification on the matter.
The Vendors shouted slogans like "Respect women", "What is the underlying meaning of Raas Leela remark?" and "IMC officials Rohit and Bhogen must clarify themselves immediately" .
Speaking to newspersons in this regard, Khwairamband Ima Leiramrol Sidabi Lukmai vice president Khongbatabam Leirentombi recalled that two people, who identified themselves as IMC staff Rohit and Bhogen, came to the Keithel at around 9am on Thursday with the aim of locking down the godown.
The duo demanded the vendors to empty the goods stored in the godown and told them to come to the office.
When the vendors enquired the reason, the two said that a "Raas Leela" was being performed inside the market.
As such, the vendors went to IMC to meet the officials but neither the RO nor any of the staff were present in the office.
Those present in the office stated that IMC had not issued any notice in writing for locking the godown.
Stating that the underlying tone behind the "Raas Leela" remark made by the duo was simply an act of blackening the faces of the women; Leirentombi demanded IMC to clarify the matter immediately, and warned of launching intense agitations in case of failure.