Source: The Sangai Express
Lamka, Aug 10:
Defunct of Public Distribution System in churachandpur is all set to off-shoot a 'mass empty pot rally' on August 11 under the auspices of Meitei Society, Kuki Women Union, MZP-Womens' Wing, Zomi Mothers Association, Hmar Women Association and ZEPADA.
In an intimation to the District Magistrate, JL Sawmi, convenor of the rally said general public of Churachandpur feel deprived of their legitimate entitlements due to inefficiency of the PDS and to highlight despair, the people will organize non-violent procession, carrying placards and empty pots/vessels/lanterns.
Condemned: Zomi Human Rights Foundation condemned and expressed deep concern over the abduction and killing of Ginliandou, a daily bread earner.
Terming the killing as inhumane and arbitrary deprivation of human life, ZHRF desired that all concerned desist from the path of violence as it not only violates basic principles of human rights but is against Christian
faith.
ZHRF also conveyed sympathy to the bereaved family and urged the govt to expedite process of ex-gratia payment.