Demand for withdrawal of State forces decried
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 15 2023:
A sit-in protest was staged today at Khwairamband Keithel against the demand to withdraw State forces from border town Moreh.
The protest demonstration was organised by Lukmai Sellup.
Speaking to the media, secretary of Lukmai Sellup Asem Nirmala said that a section of people demanding complete withdrawal of State forces from the border town and deployment of Central security forces is disappointing.
She continued that State forces have to be engaged to control the ongoing violence as it entirely is a matter of the State.
Stating that people of Manipur doubt the sincerity of Assam Rifles, Nirmala demanded that State forces should be deployed adequately at sensitive areas such as Moreh, Kangpokpi and Churachandpur so that rehabilitation and resettlement works can be initiated on war footing.
On demand for a separate State or administration, Nirmala said that the people of Manipur would never allow disintegration of the State under any circumstances.
Those who want to break apart Manipur are not Manipuris, she said and added that the women will always be at the front whenever the unity and integrity of Manipur are threatened.