MACKCMAL convenes public meeting
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 03 2024:
In connection with the Lilong tragedy, the Manipur Awang Chingkhei Kanba Clubs & Meirapaibi Apunba Lup (MACKCMAL) organised a public meeting at YOSC Ground Khurai Wangkhei Pungjao Lampak which saw active participation of numerous Meitei, Meitei Pangal clubs and meira paibis today.
As per a statement issued by Nongmaithem Somorjit Singh, convenor, MACKCMAL, Meitei Pangal clubs from Khabeisoi, Kumidok and Kairang area under Khurai and Heingang Assembly Constituency, namely, KHYSLA, MPAL, HYC, PUMA, KAKSA, KASC and KSDC and Meitei clubs from the surrounding areas such as YOSC Khurai, FUC Khurai Heikru Makhong, Co-ordinating Body Khurai, as well as meira paibis from Konsam Leikai, Laishram Leikai, Thongam Leikai, Kangla Sangomsang, Chingarel Tejpur and Houtal Meira Paibi were present at the meeting.
The gathering collectively agreed i) that the Lilong incident was devoid of any communal angle ii) to jointly defend the territorial integrity of Manipur and iii) condemn the people circulating posts on social media that can stoke communal tensions.
The participating clubs also created a common medium to facilitate speedy communication among themselves and prevent any unfortunate incidents in the future.
The gathering also observed a one-minute silence to mourn the tragic Lilong incident.