Imphal, April 17: Large numbers of students pay floral tribute to departed souls to mark the 36th Mikap Thokpa Numit(Realization day) 2016 at Pishum Chinga today. After paying tribute at Pishum Chingamcha a function was held at Manipur College Multipurpose hall Singjamei Chingamakha. The Realization day organized by All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) was participated by various civil society groups, community leaders and students. Floral tributes were paid to the memorial stones of Huidrom Loken and Potsangbam Premananda – the two students who died in police firing on April 17, 1980 during the “go back foreigners” movement.
A Public rally was also staged to mark the day. Various slogans demanding immediate implementation of Inner Line Permit system in the state were displayed in placards during the rally which began from Pishum Chinga to Manipur College.
President of AMSU Sanasam Subhachandra Singh said that the AMSU had taken up the “go back foreigners” to protect the indigenous people of the region. He said the student body had demanded implementation of Inner Line Permit System to protect the indigenous people of the state on April 17, 1980. In the uprising, two students namely Potsangbam Lukhoi and Kuidrom Loken were shot dead by the police personnel; many were also injured during the rally in the police action.
He further added that in 1980 an agreement was signed with the then govt. however, as it was not implemented, the student body again signed a similar agreement in 1994 but for namesake only. He expressed dissatisfaction over the non implementation of the 3 ILPS related Bills despite the fact that it was passed by the assembly as according to the desire of the people.
He further appeal to various communities of the state to unite for protecting the indigenous people of the state and also appeal to state government to work sincerely in the interest of the people.
Former president of AMSU L. Dilip, N Mohilal Meitei and convener of JCILPS Kh Ratan also graced the function as presidium members of the function.
