Imphal, February 26, 2010: The proscribed Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) organised various programmes at its CHQ and some parts of the world as a part of its Independence Demand Day observance on February 25. A statement issued by the outfit's Department of Publicity chief GM Changjou said presentation of patriotic songs, sports events, obituaries to departed souls of RPF and other UG groups, and hoisted of party flag by the RPF president Irengbam Chaorel marked the occasion.

Moreover, civilians who have either been killed or maimed during the course of the sustained movement and deliberation sessions on international laws, atrocities committed by Central and State security forces were the other highlight of the observance, the statement informed.

Changjou further stated that Irengbam Chaorel's exhortation to the cadres to sustain the movement until the political objective is achieved and detailed presentation of the history of Manipur as well as the society's future also figured prominently at the occasion, during which hardships being endured by the media in Manipur was also acknowledged by the RPF.

The fact that a media personnel who captured events leading to the Khwairamband Keithel shooting incident of July 23, 2009 but published the pictures through the tehelka news magazine out of fear testify that even journalists are bearing the brunt of atrocities ceaselessly committed by security forces, he said.

a progress report concerning formation and strengthening process of its armed wing the PLA as well as on the acquisition of weapons to take on adversary forces was also presented on the occasion.

During the deliberation session, emphasis was on cementing relationship with other revolutionary groups, Changjou maintained adding that forging ties with like-minded groups have become inevitable to tackle both Govt forces and reactionary elements.

He further informed that the occasion was observed through distribution of sweets and basic materials to people living in remote areas while the unit headquarters martial arts and military demonstrations were staged.

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