Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 09 2010:
Threatened Indigenous People Society (TIPS) and Langthabal Kendra Development, MPP jointly observed the International Day of World's Indigenous People at Kakwa Pukhri Achouba community hall today.
MLA of Langthabal Assembly Constituency O Joy was chief guest of the function which was attended by president of Langthabal Kendra Development Committee, MPP L Brajamohhon and president of TIPS Aslam Khan as presidium members.
MLA of Naoriya Pakhanglakpa Assembly Constituency RK Anand was also present at the occasion as guest of honour.
Remembering the indigenous people who have lost their lives in violent related incidents and observance of two minutes as mark of respect to their departed souls were the main highlight of the observance.
At the occasion, president of Editors' Forum P Ibochouba and Dr Manoranjan Khuman spoke on the topic of 'Present way of life of indigenous people of Manipur' and 'Need of the Manipur Indigenous policy and legislation' respectively.