Southern Tangkhul Nagas conduct fund drive with a difference
Organic fruits, veggies put on sale
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 10 2026: In a gesture of solidarity with fellow Nagas, Leimashen, Aram-Singshiang, Bambomloi & Shangpun (LABS), a collective of four associations representing the southern Tangkhul Nagas, conducted a community fund drive at Khwairamband Keithel today.

Instead of seeking donations, the organisation sold organic fruits and vegetables grown in the hills at the commercial hub to raise funds for Naga people living along the Indo-Myanmar border, who were attacked by Kuki narco-terrorists.

Southern Tangkhul Nagas conduct fund drive with a difference

Speaking to the media, LABS convenor Julia Shinglai said the fund drive was organised in connection with the Ningol Chakkouba festival to raise money to support Naga victims of the attacks.

Stating that several Nagas had been killed by Kuki militants, while many others have been taking refuge in relief camps after their houses were burnt down by the attackers, she reiterated that the fund drive is organised to extend support to the affected southern Tangkhul Nagas who are facing hardships.

The fund drive was conducted with the support of regular vendors at Khwairamband Keithel, she said and added that the Meitei people have been extending various forms of support to the Nagas over the years.

Expressing her gratitude to the vendors of Khwairamband Keithel, she appealed to the public to support their initiative by purchasing the items on sale.

Khwairamband Nupi Keithel Sinpham and Saktam Kanba Lup president Kshetrimayum Shanti said the ongoing crisis in Manipur has taken a heavy toll on all communities in the State.

She said LABS' decision to raise funds by selling organic items instead of seeking donations is understandable, as people across Manipur are facing economic hardships due to the crisis.

She appealed to the public to purchase the organic items on sale as a gesture of goodwill and support the Naga people in distress.