Sit-in continues
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 22 2016:
The protest against the renaming of Thangting SBO/BDO as Kangvai subdivision under the aegis of Khousabung Subdivision Demand Committee (KSDDC) continued at Khousabung where protesters staged sit-in cum candle light vigil for the 12th consecutive day today.
The protesters have been demanding renaming of Thangting as Khousabung subdivision as per the wishes of the people covered by the new SDO/BDO circle.
Social activist S Lienmang addressed the protesters tonight at Khousabung.
Amongst others, village elders and some chiefs of the area took part in the demonstration tonight.
Meanwhile, KSDDC secretary S Gouneu has urged the Govt to meet the demand for reviewing of the Cabinet decision that approved renaming of Thangting SDO/BDO as Kangvai SDO/BDO.
The Govt should respect the voice of the people and if it continues to ignore the democratic protest then the Committee would be compelled to intensify its stir, he warned.