Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 05:
Continuing the ongoing demand For the removal of AFSPA and punishment of the killer of Th Manorama, a large number of meira paibis staged a sit in protest at Waithou Bazar today.
The sit in protest which began from 10 am and concluded at.4 pm was attended by about 400 women folks belonging to Waithou Women Welfare and Development Society, Waithou Women's Development Organization, Thiyam Koujin Meira paibi Lup, Chiru Women Welfare Organisation and Chingjao Meira Paibis.
The womenfolk also observed a two minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed souls of Th Manorama, P Chittaranjan and Memita during the course of the sit in protest.
Later in the afternoon a public meeting was held in the area to discuss the prevailing situation in the State.
Members present in the meeting besides resolving to support the agitation launched by the Apuba Lup until and unless the ARFSPA was lifted from the State also resolved to continue the ongoing n'on cooperation movement launched against the Govt and also to boycott cold drinks and mineral water brought in from outside the North East region.
Responding to the general strike called by the Apunba Lup, Committee on the Democratic People's Movement For the Removal of Black Law from Manipur suspended all forms of labour in the Wangoo area today.