Khwairamband Keithel to remain closed for 72 hrs
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 18 2015:
Supporting the ongoing mass movement demanding implementation of ILPS in Manipur, women vendors and women leaders of Khwairamband Ima Keithel held a huge meeting on Tuesday and decided to shut the market for 72 hours beginning Tuesday midnight.
The meeting also unanimously resolved to force all non-Manipuris to close down their shops in Thangal bazaar, Paona bazaar, MG Avenue and BT Road until the implementation of ILPS in Manipur.
It further decided to ban non-locals from transporting/lifting/carrying commodities inside the four markets until the Government implements ILPS and to shut down the Khwairamband market for 72 hours starting from midnight of Tuesday till midnight of August 21.The meeting also decided to launch intensified agitation if the govt fails to announce its decision to implement the ILPS within August 21 .