33rd Foundation Day of Meira Paibi observed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 29 2013:
The 33rd Foundation Day of Meira Paibi was observed under the aegis of All Manipur Women Social Reformation and Development Samaj (Nupi Samaj) at Iboyaima Shumang Leela, Palace Compound here today.
The observance function was graced by Phanjoubam Sakhi Leima, president of Apunba Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (AMKIL) as Chief Guest; Keisham Taruni, president of Nupi Samaj as President and Soibam Momon Leimai, president of All Manipur Tammi Chingmi Apunba Nupi Lup as Guest of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Ph Sakhi Leima stated that Meira Paibi came into existence 1980 and since then it has been taking part in various major social issues of the society and pointed out that after the implementation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958, a series of atrocities and human rights violation in the name of curbing insurgency have been occurring in the State which are of grave concern to the Meira Paibis.
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She asserted that voices of people of the State should be heard by the Central Government as people here are also enjoying the same voter rights.
Momon Leima said the role of Meira Paibi in the society is of paramount importance and called upon all Meira Paibis in the State for concerted effort towards strengthening the role of Meira Paibi so as to quell any unwarranted incident in the society.
Dr Dhanabir Laishram, Sunil Karam, Dilip Yumnam and leaders of several social organizations were also present and spoke on the occasion.