Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, Aug 14 2009:Joining other social organisations and Meira Paibi bodies, the The proscribed KCP has declared a curfew of 12 hours from 6 am to 6 pm of August 15.A press release issued by the outfits CFR cum secretary DIPR in-charge Tabungba Meitei alleged that though cloaked under democracy, India is the origin of racial discrimination and communalism.
The Independence Day of India should never be celebrated in Manipur nor its shadow be allowed to ever befall on the land, it asserted.
Celebrating Independence Day on August 15 in Manipur amounts to identifying oneself as slaves of India though it is the day India got freedom from the British colonial yoke.
India is nation who celebrates their own freedom while also forfeiting the sovereignty of other nations, it alleged.
Taking serious note of the unfolding scenario, the outfit called upon the people to put into action their collective aspirations else the Manipuri nation may never be able to stand on their own feet.
The outfit further appealed to all indigenous people of the land not to participate in the Independence Day celebrations in any manner.