Will remove barricades: COCOMI Women Wing
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 05 2023:
As the central forces failed to remove the barricades in Phougakcho Ikhai despite its demands to dismantle the same within August 30, COCOMI Women Wing convenor Lairik Leina declared that people and COCOMI will forcefully remove the barricades built by security forces on Wednesday.
Addressing to media persons at COCOMI office located at Lamphel on Tuesday, Lairik Leima urged people from all walks of life and Meira Paibis to take part in the removal of barricades.
Recalling the demands to state and Central governments for removal of barricades from Meetei inhabited areas of Phougakcho Ikhai up to Torbung, she said that the silence of the government has led to take such decisions to launch protest for the removal of barricades.
As the protest is vital for the people, she urged every individual and womenfolk to join the protest.
The conflict which is more than four months has tremendously affected the people, she continued.
Enquiring how long will the people displaced by the conflict and taking shelter in relief camps be resettle at their own homes, she further questioned when will the state and central governments end the conflict and restore peace and normalcy in the state.