Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 15:
Zeliangrong Union, Imphal Zone has appealed to Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh to suspend the ongoing eviction drive being carried out from Tharon village to Laimanai Lamthung Ching in the interest of integrity of the State.
In a statement, publicity and information secretary of the organisation P Pouhoigai asserted that the villagers living in the said area are not encrpachers.
These villages have been existing since the day Manipur was ruled by king and even after British occupation, the villagers have been paying taxes, Pouhoigai observed.
Giving only a few days notice to vacate their houses to these villagers is really very unfortunate.
Where would they go now? he asked.
Moreover, many of the families against who eviction notice have been served have young school going kids whose final year examination is fast approached.