Meira Paibi foundation day
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, December 29 2014: All Manipur Women Social Reformation and Development Samaj (Nupi Samaj) in association with other meira paibi associations from across the State observed the 34th Meira Paibi foundation day today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Konung Mamang, Imphal.

Nupi Samaj president Keisham (O) Taruni, advisor Hidangmayum (O) Brojeshwori, Apunba Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (AMKIL) president Phanjoubam Sakhi and Manipur Tami Chingmi Apunba Nupi Lup (Tami Chingmi) president Soibam (O) Momon graced the function as presidium members.

Nupi Samaj general secretary Th Ramani delivered the keynote address of today's function.

Professor W Nabakumar, Department of Anthropology, Manipur University and Ksh (O) Lukram Mamata, research scholar, Centre for Manipur Studies, Manipur University also attended the function as resource persons.

The Nupi Samaj has made various contributions to the State since its establishment in the early part of 1972.They have also been fighting against crimes inflicted upon women.

Though Manipur follows the patriarchal system, the role played by women of the State is no less important.

The women of the State have been contributing to the growth of society since the early ages.

However, with the advent of 21st century, the agelong respect and honour for women held by men seem to have eroded, she said.

The growing rate of crimes against women indicates the deteriorating position of women in the present day Manipuri society.

Alluding to the two stages of women's war and their fight aginst AFSPA Professor W Nabakumar, during his speech said the society must not forget the contributions made by women at large.

According to historians, women suffered more than men in the early stages of civilization.

The women of the State, likewise, have suffered a great deal in their fight to wipe out drugs and other intoxicants from the State, Lukram Mamata stated.

The presidium members also asserted the importance of meira paibis and the need for a social change during their speech today.

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