UG groups call general strike
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 11 2023:
Militant outfits, KCP-MC (Progressive) as well as the National Revolutionary Front Manipur (NRFM) have called general strike on August 15 .
A press release issued by KCP-MC (Progressive) information and publicity secretary Maheikhomba Meitei said that there would be general strike in Kangleipak from 6 am of August 15 till 11 pm.
It also appealed to all the people of Kangleipak to offer lamps/lights on August 14 and pray for peace and unity.
The NRFM has also called a general strike in Manipur on 5 am to 5 pm of August 15 .
A press release issued by NRFM information and publicity secretary Sanajaoba Meitei said that the outfit's executive members would observe silence for three minutes at August 14 midnight in solidarity to all the displaced people of all communities who are currently taking shelter at relief camps.
It further appealed to all the people to contribute towards safe return of all displaced people to their homes.
The militant outfits added that essential services would be exempted from the purview of the general strike.