Meitei community stages protest in Silchar against delimitation draft
First Published: 10th July, 2023 19:20 IST
Representatives from the Meitei community in Silchar took to the streets of Lakhipur constituency in Cachar today against the Delimitation draft proposal.
People numbering in thousands held placards, alleging that the delimitation draft was prepared with a plan to destroy the political rights of the Manipuri community living in Barak Valley. Notably, the community has objected the inclusion of several Meitei dominated villages in Lakhipur constituency with Sonai constituency in the draft list. The protesters submitted a memorandum to the Sub Divisional officer of Lakhipur constituency demanding a review of the draft.
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