Nupi Lup condemns
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 05 2020:
The Nongpok Leingak Apunba Nupi Lup has strongly condemned the act of bringing in a huge consignment of betel leaves into the State by flight, pointing out that such antics are uncalled for when the people are suffering due to lack of other essential items and food.
A statement issued by the association today further expressed suspicion that such large scale operation could not be possible without the involvement of some rich or influential people and demanded the State Government to publicly punish those behind the incident as per the law.
Appealing the Government to ensure that the seized betel leaves do not circulate back to the people of the State one way or the other, the association urged the Government to look into the inconveniences faced by the common people due to lack of food, essential items and jobs or money due to the prevailing situation in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.