Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 16 2010:
Acknowledging the fame and laurels won by sports persons of the State for Manipur, the proscribed RPF and PLA have congratulated the outstanding achievers.
A press release issued by the outfit's Publicity Secretary T Leisemba asserted that the medals won by Manipuri players at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games demonstrated that Manipur can live separately as a sovereign Nation.
Accusing the Indian Govt of perpetually attempting to suppress Manipuri players and keep them away from international competitions, the RPF remarked that Indian authorities could not hold back Manipuri players only because of their sheer talents and skills.
Had Manipur participated in the Commonwealth Games as a separate Nation, Manipur would have secured the 13th position in the medals tally but India would not have been able to secure the second spot without the Manipuri players.
The outfit further called upon the people to extend a warm welcome to all the Manipuri players.