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Sit-in at Kwakeithel for protection of locals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 29 2017:
Women vendors and shopkeepers of Kwakeithel and its adjoining area shut shops and staged a sit-in to show support to the ongoing protests by the KSA demanding the protection of the indigenous people and the prevention of outsiders from contesting elections in the State today at Kwakeithel market shed .
Talking to the media persons, Ashem Memma, a vendor of the market said that the influx of outsiders after the cancellation of ILPS in 1951 is alarming for the indigenous people of the State .
The Govt should understand that if it does not formulate an Act to protect the indigenous people, the State would be restless perpetually .
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She also asked why none of the 60 MLAs were bringing up the issue in the House.
If no resolution is taken soon regarding the issue, then the women vendors will launch more intense agitation in future, she said .
On the other hand, the Meira Paibis of Singjamei Leishangthem Leikai also staged a sit-in protest today demanding protection of indigenous people's rights .
Protests were also staged at Oxford English School and Accent Girl's Academy, Sagolband demanding the protection of the indigenous people and the prevention of outsiders from contesting in election.
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