International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 09 2023:
Social Students' Union of Manipur (SSUM) observed the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples under the theme 'Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self Determination' at Manipur Press Club, here, on Wednesday.
International Meeteis Forum secretary Th Rolivin and SSUM president S Yaima attended the occasion as chief guest and president respectively while journalist Paojel Chaoba and civil rights activist N Thanil were also present as guests of honour.
The meet discussed the current crisis in the state and emphasised the need for letting the world know of the aggression of Kuki militants against the indigenous people with their narco-terrorism acts.
Those who spoke on the occasion also called for unity among the Meeteis in thwarting the aggression that aims at disintegrating the state.