Sit-in demands inclusion of Meitei Pangals in ST list
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, February 11 2023:
In continuation of its movement for inclusion of Meitei Pangals in the ST list, Meitei Pangal Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee (MPSTDC) today staged a sit-in at Sora in Kakching district.
Speaking on the sidelines of the protest, Haji Arafat Ali Khullakpam, senior vice president MPSTDC has sought the attention of the Chief Minister N Biren Singh led State Government to support the demand of inclusion of Meitei Pangals in the Scheduled Tribe list of the Indian Constitution.
Pointing out that the Meitei Pangal community is one of the most underdeveloped and vulnerable minority communities in the State, he urged the Government to fulfil its genuine demand to promote equality and an egalitarian society.
Playcards with the slogans such as "Send recommendation for inclusion of Meitei Pangal in ST list", "Demand of Meitei Pangals should not be diverted", etc were used during the sit-in.