Meira Paibi Movement
28th anniversary observed: Imphal, Dec 29: The 28th anniversary of the Meira Paibi movement was observed on Saturday at Iboyaima Shumang Leela complex by women leaders of different communities. The function was organised by the All Manipur Women's Social Reformation and Development Samaj under the theme "Responsibility of Meira Paibi in Resolving Conflict Situation in Manipur". Addressing the gathering, Nupi Samaj secretary Ramani recalled that women came to the forefront in the campaign against drugs and intoxicants in 1975. A few years later, the Government allegedly started resorting to various repressive measures against the youths of the State who refused to acknowledge Manipur as a part of India Union. The youths were then declared outlaws, she said. From 1980, security forces started committing various excesses and violation of human rights against civilians in the State. With the changing situation, the Meira Paibi movement earlier launched to check drug abuse and...