Political conference held at Kumbi
Source: The Sangai Express

Moirang, September 16 2025: A political conference for Moirangthem Meghachandra, the intending candidate for the upcoming 13th Manipur State Assembly Election from 29-Kumbi AC, was held today at Leibung Makhong Mandap Ward no 4 under Kumbi Municipal Council.

Organised under the theme "Our Vote, Our Future, Fate of Our Children", the conference was organised by the Election Campaign Committee, in collaboration with 29/14 and 29/15 Polling Committee.

The programme was attended by Election Campaign Committee chairman, N Mohendra; Kumbi Block Congress Committee former president, Nongmaithem Bhagirath; Kumbi Municipal Council, ex-councillor W Modhuchandra; 29/15 Election Committee chairman, M Rajendra; Manipur Cooperative Society, Retd Inspector M Surchandra; and Social Worker MD Sanayaima, as presidium members.

Addressing the gathering, Moirangthem Meghachandra, who took out voluntary retirement from serving as Deputy Inspector of Schools to contest in the upcoming 13th State Assembly voiced concern over the frequent arrest of youths under various Acts during the ongoing unrest.

He pointed out that many young people had come forward as volunteers to protect their communities since the outbreak of ethnic violence in May 2023.He further stated that most of these youths acted out of fear and responsibility, and therefore should not be criminalised.

He ensured that if elected, he would raise the issue at the State Assembly and seek protection for such youths under the General Amnesty provision enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

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