Taxi workers stage protest against CAB
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 10 2019:
Manipur Friendship Organisation (MFRO), Inter State Taxi Workers Association, North AOC Development Committee, All Manipur Inter State Bus Allied Transport, North AOC Auto Driver Association Manipur and Awang Chaokhat Khongthang Development Committee, organised a sit in protest along the roads of North AOC today against the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016.Speaking to media persons on the sideline of the protest, one of the drivers alleged that the passing of the CAB in the Lok Sabha is an attempt to eradicate the people of the North East and Manipur.
If the illegal migrants from outside flood the country due to the CAB, the North East will be the worst affected, he added.
All the drivers and transporters of the State will wholeheartedly support any protest or steps taken up by the CSOs, he assured.
On the other hand, Singjamei Wangma Pebiya Pandit Leikai Youth Development Organisation (PPLYDO) and Meira Paibis of the area staged a sit in protest demonstration at the locality today.
Similar sit ins were also organised at Kwakeithel Laishram Leikai, Kha Imphal, Uripok Khoisnam Leikai, Uripok Tourangbam Leikai, Uripok Mayai Leikai, Bamon Kampu, Lamlai, Wangoi Keithel, Mayang Imphal Sagolband Ingudam Leirak, Sangaiprou Kabui Khul, Wangkhei and Tera Bazaar.