Let us not celebrate ‘Ningol Chakouba’ – IMAGI MEIRA

An organization called IMAGI MEIRA today appealed to the people of the state to boycott “Ningol Chakouba’ – one the largest Manipuri festivals which falls on November 15.
Talking to media persons at Manipur Press Club here in Imphal, Convenor, of the newly emerged women’s body, Th. Sujata said that people across the state are facing hard times due to the ongoing crisis. Many sisters and mothers are facing hard times at relief camps after they have been driven out of their respective houses. Many mothers and sisters are still shedding tears due to the loss of their near and dear ones in the ongoing conflict. So, it is no time for us to celebrate the Ningol Chakkouba.
“We the people should together share the pains and burdens faced by our brothers, sisters, mothers, and siblings who are deprived of their rights to existence meaningfully”, Sujata said. She also appealed to those having hard times not to fall prey to the crocodile tears of VIPs, VVIPs, MLAs, Ministers, and others.
“Together let us show that we are not happy with the present government which has failed to solve the crisis even after six months”, Sujata said adding that the intention of the government is clear, the indigenous people are left to kill each other or else why the present of the thousands Security Forces do nothing to stop this violence. Let us join hands and fight the odds together, let us administer our land by ourselves, and let us protect our people, Sujata said. She also slammed the present Chief Minister, opposition leaders, and all political party leaders who are watching the crisis instead of finding a solution.