Intellectuals come under one banner
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 27 2023:
A group of Meetei intellectuals "Taragi Cheisu (A Unified Meetei Foundation Connecting People Core Management Committee)" has been formed today.
Addressing the media at Manipur Press Club today, chairperson of the Organisation Advocate Khaidem Mani said that Taragi Cheisu is a non-religious, non-profit and apolitical organisation.
Khaidem Mani is the chairperson of the organisation.
He said that the goal of the organisation is to protect the unity and integrity of Manipur by guiding all the indigenous communities and CSOs in the right direction.
Kh Mani further said that Taragi Cheisu is not a Meetei exclusive organisation but for all the indigenous communities.
Co-chairperson of the organisation RK Nimai said that Taragi Cheisu will never be registered and won't work under the pressure of anyone.
The organisation will always remain independent, he added.
Saying that they will also teach moral lessons and other valuable skills to the younger generations and won't stage any protest, he continued that an information centre of the organisation will be opened.
He went on to state that they will take the help of many scholars in carrying out their mission with a vision document of 2050 .
"We will also extend all possible help to restore normalcy in the State, " he added.
The icon of the organisation is Lamyanba Hijam Irabot while its motto is Unity is Strength, RK Nimai added.
Acclaimed Film Director Aribam Syam Sharma and Playwright Ratan Thiyam are advisors to Taragi Cheisu.