Meira activists accuse centre of fuelling crisis
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, February 01 2025: Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur observed the 21st death anniversary of meira paibi activist Ima Kombi at her final resting place at Lamphel Sanakeithel on Saturday.

The observance, which began with offering of floral tributes to the portrait of Ima Kombi, was attended by Poirei Leimarol president Soiraisam Memcha and Meira Paibi Welfare Association, Kangleipak (MEPWAK) president Reng-songak Koireng as presidium members.

Speaking on the occasion, president S Memcha recounted the life history and sacrifices made by Ima Kombi for the betterment of the society.

She also condemned the central and state governments for hounding and killing village volunteers rather than acknowledging their role in safeguarding people in fringe areas from Kuki narco-terrorists.

In her speech, Poirei Leimarol general secretary Apabi Leima also recounted Ima Kombi's courage in standing up for the people of Manipur amid the trying times when killings by security forces under the immunity granted by AFSPA 1958 was at its peak in the 1980s.While accusing the central government of waging a proxy war in Manipur in collusion with armed Kukis, she asserted that in-spite of the challenges posed, mothers of Manipur will not step back a bit.

The government should stop playing a drama, she said, while accusing the government of trying to annihilate the people of Manipur through imposition of AFSPA and fuelling the conflict.

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