CM urged to secure sacred religious sites
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 13 2026: Giving the Government time until November 20, a conglomerate of 47 civil society organisations has submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand urging his Government to secure places of worship of the Meiteis and allow pilgrimage.

In case the Government fails to take any positive steps to secure the sacred sites by November 20, the 47 organisations, with public support, will be forced to launch a pilgrimage to Thangjing Ching, said Y Shyam Khuman, convenor of Ancient Moirang Arts & Culture Protection & Development Committee (AMAC) .

Briefing media persons at the Manipur Press Club today, Shyam said the memorandum was submitted to the Chief Minister urging his Government to secure and protect the sacred religious sites of the Meiteis which have been desecrated by Kuki militants in the conflict, which erupted on May 3, 2023 .

Shyam said the memorandum also reminded the Chief Minister of his Home Minister's promise in September this year to allow pilgrimage to Ibudhou Thangjing Khubam atop the Thangjing hill.

If the Government fails to give a positive response to the memorandum by November 20, the 47 organisations along with the public may start a pilgrimage to Thangjing Ching, and the Government shall be held responsible for any eventuality that may arise in that situation, Shyam said.

While the organisations are hopeful that the Government will take prompt actions to secure the sacred sites, Shyam said they are also urging the Chief Minister to host an open discussion with the representatives of the 47 CSOs at his Bungalow before November 20 .

Anticipating prompt actions from the Chief Minister, Shyam urged all indigenous communities to support the 47 CSOs' movement to secure and protect sacred religious sites.

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