UCM to observe foundation day
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 01 2015 :
United Committee Manipur (UCM) which was formed to counter Indian Govt.plan following the June 18 , 2001 incident will observe its 15th foundation day on July 3 at the head office of UCM, Lamphel at 9.30 am.
Leisemba Lamabam, Secretary IPR, UCM has stated that with hidden agenda Indian Govt.and NSCN(IM) agreed to extend their ceasefire in the Bangkok Declaration without territorial limits.
Manipuris raised their voices against the declaration which resulted in the historical event June 18, it added.
Leading civil society organizations of Manipur came together as one and formed the United Committee Manipur on July 3, 2001 to confront the challenges in Manipur's territorial integrity.
It further appealed to all different indigenous communities of Manipur, components, subsidiary, affiliated organizations and units of UCM, organizations to come and attend the observation.
It also urged all not to call or impose any blockade or general strike on the day showing support to UCM.