Ban imposed on visitors in Mapithel areas
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 21 2015 :
Mapithel Dam Affected Villages Organistion (MDAVO) has imposed a ban on visitors in the submerged areas of the Mapithel Dam for picnic and outing from July 25 .
In a statement, MDAVO Chairman H Dominic Kashung said that the decision was taken after a lengthy discussion in the Joint meeting of MDAVO members on June 30 at Chadong and July 20 at Thoyee.
The statement said MDAVO has strictly prohibited all the activities like picnicking, partying and other enjoyment events.
However, the media fraternity, NGOs, rights activists and pilgrimage teams are exempted from the purview of the ban order.
The affected villagers term as "Cold Blooded Ocean" because their stomach, breath, blood, history, culture, economy, dignity and rights as human being all have been swallowed by it, statement said.
MDVO further appealed to the general public to respect the sentiment of the villagers and abstain from visiting Mapithel Dam affected areas.