Keithel to open
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 06 2023:
The Khwairamband Keithel will resume normal activities from tomorrow (June 7) .
Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club today, vice president of Marisuba Khwairamband Ima Keithel Lup Wahengbam Luwang Leima said that there was argument among the vendors over the decision taken to suspend business at Khwairamband Keithel for three consecutive days starting today.
Saying that some of the vendors took the decision to close Khwairamband Keithel owing to the attack on Meetei villages by Kuki militants, she said that there however was miscommunication among the vendors while taking the decision.
She said that all the vendors have agreed to open Khwairamband Keithel from tomorrow and extend assistance to the victims of the ethnic violence.
President of Khwairamband Keithel Sinpham Amadi Saktam Kanba Lup Ksh Shanti, on the other hand, said that closing the Keithel won't bring anything good to them and the State.
She said that they instead have also resolved to face the Kuki militants who allegedly have been attacking Meetei civilians under the protection of Assam Rifles together.