Sit-in demands inclusion of Meetei/Meitei in ST list
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 02 2023:
In continuation of the agitations demanding the state government to send recommendation to the centre for inclusion of Meetei/Meitei in ST list of Constitution of India, Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee, Manipur organised a sit-in demonstration at Khurai Salanthong Nandeibam Leikai in Imphal East district, on Sunday.
During the protest jointly organised in collaboration with local club and Meira Paibi groups of Nandeibam Leikai, the participants displayed placards inscribed "Take necessary steps for inclusion of Meetei/Meitei in ST list at the earliest", "Inclusion of Meetei/Meitei in ST must for safeguarding the community", "Send recommendation at the earliest", etc.
Speaking to the media, STDCM general secretary K Bhogendrajit condemned the state government for not taking up any positive measures despite continuous protests by the Committee along with the people of Manipur.
Terming indifferent attitude of the government as invitation for more agitations, Bhogendrajit said that the Committee will intensify the movement as examination of class 10 and 12 are over.
He also urged the college and university students to support the movement for inclusion of Meetei/Meitei in ST list so as to protect the indigenous community.