The Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune, have strongly condemned the atrocities meted out to two women in Manipur.
Nirmala Salam, AMAND executive, strongly condemned the inhuman act by a fraction of the community. She added that severe punishments must be given to all the people involved in this crime and they as a Meitei community are strictly against such barbaric acts. However, it would be wrong to defame the entire Meitei community. Such instances of sexual assaults had happened in the past, but it had never happened that a community was defamed as a consequence, she said.
Nirmala also appealed to the media that both the sides of the communities are severely affected, and it will not be correct to be biased to one side on the basis of a number of social media posts, images, and videos. She appealed to the media to come to Manipur and do the reality check. Lastly, she appealed Prime Minister Modi to take immediate and strict actions to bring normalcy to Manipur.
Kulabidhu Chanam, president of Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND) also condemned the brutal act and expressed serious concerns on the unacceptable uncivilized act of May 4, 2023.
The media was requested to spread the message to all the Diasporas living in other cities and countries not to spread any rumours nor believe in fake news but to live together with all communities in harmony wherever they live.
Kulabidhu appealed to all concerned parties of both central and state government as well as representatives of all communities to have a common dialogue to bring an end to the present crisis in Manipur so that everyone can start to live happily in Manipur once again.
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