Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, Aug 21:
Students' Demand Day was observed today by the All India Students' Federation, Bishnupur District Council under the theme 'Save Manipur, Save Education' with students of different schools and women vendors of Bishnupur Bazar.
Upgradation of aided colleges exceeding 10 years of age into full fledged Government colleges, condemnation against attack at places of worship, suspension of commercialisation of education, free education to all from primary to secondary level were some of the points raised during the observation.
Moreover, the students also hold placards reading "Repeal AFSPA from Manipur", "Manipuris want peace", "Amend MLR and LR Act and implements in both the hills and valley", Implement academic calendar immediately ", Curtail extra-judicial powers of armed forces", "Resolve the issue of insurgency politically", "Constitute a regulation Act for private schools" etc.