Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 17:
To show solidarity with the people of Cuba who have been facing the brunt of the economic sanction imposed by the USA, the State unit of the CPI will also organize the Cuba solidarity day on October 20.The day will also be observed all over the country.
Speaking to newsmen, MLA Dr Nara said that the programme will be organized by the Cuban Solida- rity Committee and added that the day is being observed ahead of the UNO meeting scheduled to be held on October 28.As the US has not lifted the sanctions despite appeals from many countries, the issue will be put to vote in the UNO on Oct 28, he said adding that the solidarity day is being organized to galvanize support for Cuba.
Dr Nara who recently visited Cuba from Sept 27 till Oct 4 said that despite the economic sanction imposed by the US, Cuba is today a developed Nation.
With a population of only about 11 million Cuba is a story of the success of socialism, he said adding that it has progressed on all front.
Pointing to the similarities in the flora and fauna between Cuba and Manipur, Dr Nara said that Takhellei is grown abundantly in Cuba and added that this is their national flower.