Jiribam meet endorses district demand
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 09 2011:
A public meeting held today at Jiribam Town Hall here under the aegis of Jiribam District Demand Committee endorsed the demand for upgrading Jiribam to a full fledged revenue district.
The public meeting was attended by around 4000 people belonging to different communities like Zeliangrong, Kuki, Hmar, Paite, Muslims, Bengalis, Bishnupriyas, Biharis, Khasis and Meiteis, reports our correspondent.
The meeting unanimously decided to call economic blockade on NH 37 from September 16 to 23 .
During the meeting, one Khundrakpam Rajkumar (26) s/o Kh Radhakishore voluntarily offered to launch a fast unto death campaign from September 15 in front of MSF Jiribam office in pursuit of the demand.