Meira Paibis (Women torch bearers) of Manipur have been putting various efforts to bring peace and harmony in the state for the last 40-50 years and will be continuing to do so for the welfare of the society said, Th Ramani, president of All Manipur Social Reformation and Development Samaj (Nupi Samaj).
She was speaking on the sidelines of ‘42nd Meira Paibi Numit’ held at the Community Hall of Mayang Langjing Sorok Mapal, Imphal West on Thursday. The programme was organised by the All Manipur Social Reformation and Development Samaj (Nupi Samaj).
Ramani said for the last 40-50 years Manipur has been suffering from various issues including the impact of liquor; Armed Forces Special Power Act, 1958; women violence and others. Since its establishment, the Meira Paibies had been carrying out activities for the welfare of the society by holding torches, she said.
Stating that Meira Paibis have been conducting the movement against illicit drugs, alcohols and others, she appealed to the state government not to lift the prohibition on liquors but to rather strengthen the ban on liquors in the state. She said the government should take a firm decision by thinking about the masses and not just for a section of the people.
Pradhan of Mayang Langjing gram panchayat, Takhellambam Tompok; president of AMKIL, Lourembam Nganbi Leima; president of Tammi Chingmi Apunba Nupi Lup, Yambem Momon; vice president of United Committee Manipur (UCM), YK Dhiren; president of United Peoples’ Front (UPF), Nongthombam Rupachandra and president of Mayang Langjing Semgat Sagat Nupi Lup, Chongtham Keinahanbi attended the function as dais members.
