Sit-in demands release of YOM members
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 09 2024:
Demanding unconditional release of the three arrested members of Youth of Manipur (YOM), Langthabal Meira Paibi Apunba Lup, Singjamei to Lilong United Clubs' Organisation and Singjamei to Lilong Ima Meira Paibi Apunba Lup jointly staged sit-in protest at Langthabal Kunja Mayai Leikai on Wednesday.
Speaking on the sidelines, one Soram Mani Leima denounced arrest of YOM trio on the flimsy charge of endorsing the demands of transgender activist Malem Thongam.
Considering that the demand of Malem Thongam is rational, YOM supported the demand and not his 'suicide protest', she reasoned.
Ridiculing arrest of the YOM members, who only supported the truth, she suggested arrest of all the mothers as well.
Strongly condemning use of force to supress the truth, she cautioned of launching intense protest if the YOM members are not released unconditionally.
Later in the evening, a meira (torch) rally was taken out from Langthabal till the MU gate to denounce detention of the YOM trio.