ILP support pours in
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 16 2015 :
Showing support to the ongoing Inner Line Permit issue in the State, people of Yaiskul Jamasthan and Moirangkhom Kabui on Thursday staged a sit-in protest at Jamasthan which was organised by SEACO Jamasthan.
People of Barmapur Harikhagok Makhong also blocked road with tress which disturbed the commoners as support to ILP system.
A mass rally was marched from Bashikhong Kongba Irong to Kakwa by locals at around 4.15 pm and demanded implementation of ILP in Manipur.
People of Haobam Marak Irom Leikai and Ngangom Leikai also staged a sit-in protest at the opposite of MLA RK Anand"s residential gate demanding implementation of ILP in Manipur and punishment of police personnel involved in Robinhood"s killing.
They also demanded resignation of MLAs who will not be able to save lives of indigenous peoples.
Similar sit-in protests were staged at Checkon Tribal Market, UripokYambem Leikai, Kwakeithel Akham Leikai, Leimakhong Mapal Nonga, Seijang and Chana Thongkhong.
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Meanwhile, Heingang Block Congress Committee called an emergency meeting to discuss the issue of ILP.
The meeting condemned the killing of Robinhood and demanded a judicial enquiry by July 21 failing in which warned to take up strong agitations with people"s support.
A press release by Convener Meetei Society, Churachandpuralso said that a Peace Torch Rally will be organize on July 17 from 6 pm to 8 pm in and around Churachandpur (Tiddim Road, Tipaimukh Road) to support and express solidarity to the ongoing agitation for implementation of ILP system in the state.
The Peace Torch Rally will be organized in collaboration with Meetei Youth Organisation, Ima Leimarel Apumba Lup and Nupi Samaj said the statement urging all Civil Societies, Philanthropic and Student Wings in the district to kindly participate and give full cooperation to the Peace Torch Rally.