No let up in ST demand
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 01 2022:
A sit-in protest was staged today at Singjamei Keithel demanding the inclusion of Meitei/Meetei in the Scheduled Tribe list of the Indian Constitution.
The sit-in protest was jointly organised by Singjamei Apunba Nupi Lup, Singjamei Keithel Fambi Lup and the Scheduled Tribe Demand Commi- ttee Manipur (STDCM) .
Speaking at the occasion, Singjamei Keithel Fambi Lup president, Ningombam Ibetombi expressed discontent over the State Government's indifferent attitude towards such an important issue concerning the State.
She urged the Govt to take up necessary measures to ensure that Meitei/Meetei is included in the ST list at the earliest rather than staying as a mere spectator.
She assured that Sing-jamei Apunba Nupi Lup and Singjamei Keithel Fambi Lup will extend all possible help to the cause of STDCM.