Christians protest against discrimination
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 06 2015 :
Thousands of Christians in the valley protested on Saturday against discrimination on the Meitei Christians by the Majority groups and burning down of church by the some unknown persons.
The protest rally was organized by Peace Rally Committee which was formed by Meitei Christian leaders under the theme "peace walk prayer" .
The rally was started from Presbyterian House opposite DM College at around 10 am by passing through Minuthong road, Palace Compound later ended at Sumangleela Shanglen.
Over five thousands Christians participated in the rally.
Many slogans like "Please Stop burning Church" God Founded Church, lets us honour God" "Save the Church to see life and Future" "Church has the solution" Church can build up" "Manipur is a land of peace and prosperity", etc.
Later a public meeting was held at Sumang Leela Shanglen in the presence of MLA P Brojen Wangjing Tentha A/C.Representatives from various civil society leaders, students leaders and church leaders attended the Public meeting.
The meeting also discussed the problems faced by the Meitei Christians in the valley mostly in the form of burning down church buildings, obstruction to construction works of Churches, pastors quarters, houses and threatening Meitei Christians, stoning during worship services and houses, etc.