Bodies condemn vandalism, assault on Covid relief team
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 21 2021:
Meira Paibi organisations of different localities in Keishamthong assembly constituency have condemned the alleged assault and vandalism meted out to a Covid-19 relief team of intending candidate Thounaojam Maheswar by some supporters of another intending candidate, who is resident of Thouda Bhabok Leikai, in the night of May 18 .
Meira Paibi representative of Pishumthong Oinam Leikai, Priyokumari Oinam said that people are frightened of going outside their gates due to the pandemic.
In such a situation, workers and supporters of Thounaojam Maheshwar are providing relief materials to several families.
It is highly condemnable on the part of supporters of the said candidate aspirant to assault the team and vandalise their properties, she said while appealing against repeating such acts in future.
Keisham ongbi Amita of Keishampat Keisham Leikai Meira Paibi organisation said that this is not the time for enmity but to support one another and overcome the pandemic.
It is highly condemnable that some individuals are indulging in violent activities, she said.
Konjeng Hazari Leikai Nisaband advisor Laishram Soya termed the incident as shameful for the people of the constituency.
Meira Paibi organisations of Pishum Ningom Leirak and Keishampat Thiyam Leikai also condemned the incident.