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Just In: Visuals of Solidary March in hill districts of Manipur

First Published: 3rd May, 2023 16:51 IST

Large number of people, estimated at over 60,000, are taking part in the Solidarity Rally that is taking place today in the hill districts of Manipur.

The rally was called by All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) to protest proposed ST status for the Meitei community of Manipur. The rally began at around 11 am today and is being carried out in the hills districts of Manipur including Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Senapati. Manipur government has beefed up security along the rally route and across the hill districts to avoid any untoward incident. The rally has been peaceful so far. Organisations like the Sadar Hills Tribals Union on Land and Forest (SHITULF) and Tribal Churches Leaders Forum (TCLF) have supported the rally.

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