Protest against Mapithel dam
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 09 2015 :
There was a bicycle rally and a public meeting at Kakching Umathel in Thoubal district on Thursday protesting against the construction of the Mapithel dam.
The cyclists covered several areas.
They carried placards saying that the construction works should be stopped forthwith.
Later there was a huge public meeting.
It was presided over by Rockon, president of Mapithel Dam Affected Families' Association.
The meeting also decided to send memoranda to the prime minister and other union ministers.
The meeting also demanded immediate release of the water of the Thoubal river which is now blocked for the construction of the dam.
It may be recalled that the downstream villagers are denied the river water for irrigation and use in their houses.