'Do not divert key issues of crisis based on viral video incident'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 26 2023:
Raising a series of demands pertaining to the current crisis in the State, a sit-in protest was staged today at Yairipok Angtha Mamang Leikai Khongnang Makhong in Imphal East district.
The protestors held placards which read 'Key issues of Manipur's crisis should not be diverted by a viral video incident', 'Mizoram Chief Minister should not intervene in internal affairs of Manipur', 'No compromise on unity and integrity of Manipur', 'Revoke SoO pact with Kuki militants', 'Implement NRC in Manipur', 'Withdraw Assam Rifles from Manipur', 'Annihilate narco terrorists', 'No separate administration', 'We want peace' etc were used in today's protest jointly organised by Angtha Apunba Meira Paibis and Clubs.
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Speaking at the protest, Apunba Angtha Meira Paibi president Konthoujam Memi said 'As a mother, we denounce the viral video incident in the strongest terms and extend solidarity to the victims' .
However, one such video cannot divert the prime issues of atrocities committed by Kuki militants upon Meitei civilians such as killings, arson and so on, she said.
She further questioned the discreet agenda of the Central and State Government's statements on one selective incident when long silence was maintained on key issues.
Womenfolk of neighbouring Naga villages also took part in the protest demonstration where eminent leaders of various organisations spoke on the present crisis.