Manipur Violence
Silent March says Speak out on Manipur, Stop the Violence
Bihar Citizens’ Rights Forum
25th June, 2023
On the 54th day since the beginning of the violent conflagrations and unrest in the state of Manipur, concerned citizens of Bihar under the banner of Bihar Civil Rights Forum took out a silent march and inter-faith public prayer to mark their protest against the continued violence and the violations of Constitutional and Human Rights in Manipur.
Over 1,000 citizens from all walks of life came together in solidarity at the Dak Bungalow Chouraha in Patna, the capital of Bihar. Under the banner of Bihar Nagrik Adhikaar Manch [Bihar Citizens’ Rights Forum], they came forward to draw attention of the ruling establishment to the breakdown of law and order in Manipur.
In the procession were several well-known faces from various social organizations and groups. Former MP Veena Sahi, Uma Dafftar from AAP, Mukund Singh from RJD, Anand Madhab from INC, Anjum Ara from JDU, Ramji Bhai from CPI ML participated, Hira Singh Bagga as well as citizens connected with Forum of Religious for Justice and Peace, Conference of Religious – Bihar, Right to Food Campaign, Loktantrik Jan Pahal, Koshish, Action Aid, PUCL, MAIN, Punsch, International
Human Rights Council, BWDS, Bihar Dalit Vikas Samiti, Manthan, Lok Manch, XISR, Bihar Youth Forum, and VIVA joined the solidarity march.
Religious leaders from Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Buddhist communities offered prayers for Peace and Harmony during a short inter-faith service when the procession reached Buddha Smriti Park.
Medicine Shortages, Uncertain Educational Futures: Manipur Is Reeling Under Many Impacts of Violence
https://thewire.in/security/manipur-healthcare-education-government-reel-under-violence
The unending turmoil in the state continues to widen the rift between the Meiteis and Kukis. Meanwhile, passengers remain stranded at Imphal airport, hospitals face staff shortages and students face the possibility of having to quit their studies.
Essential services like travel, hospitals and education are badly hit. A senior official of the district hospital at Churachandpur – a Kuki dominated area – said that all 13 Meitei doctors there have been transferred to districts where the latter community is dominant. The Meitei doctors had requested transfers citing security reasons. This has resulted in a shortage of doctors at the hospital, which currently has 49 Kuki doctors. Even the four Naga doctors have fled. This is the condition of many hospitals in the state, where healthcare workers don’t want to work in an area where their community is a minority.
by Banjot Kaur
16/06/2023
PRESS RELEASE
16.6.2023
Over 550 civil society groups and concerned individuals from across the country come together to
condemn the continuing violence in Manipur.
Call for an immediate stop to divisive politics by the state and security forces.
Urge all parties for an immediate cease fire.
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