Maoist Manipur greets people on MAFYF b'day
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 18 2014 :
Maoist Communist Party, Manipur has greeted the people of Manipur, especially youths on the occasion of 14th foundation of Manipur Forward Youth Front (MAFYF) .
According to a statement of Maoist Manipur, MAFYF was founded on October 18, 2001 by a group of youths, who strongly believe in the communist ideology.
The Front has been working actively to uphold the human rights and dignity of the people of Manipur.
Leaders like late Udoy Thongam were instrumental in the formation of MAFYF.
Five members of MAFYF had tried to immolate themselves in protest against the brutal rape and murder of Thangjam Manorama.
President of the Front Sapamcha Kangleipal was also detained by the Government under the National Security Act (NSA) for convening a public meeting at Manipur Press Club on May 27, 2008.Since then, MAFYF has been withstanding the oppression and working relentless for the welfare of the people of Manipur, the statement added.