Port Blair, Aug 13: ANTCC President Mr. Rangalal Halder and ANTCC Campaign Committee Chairman Mr. TSG Bhasker on Saturday evening pushed full force into the ongoing protests against alleged atrocities on minorities and women’s in Manipur by leading a massive ‘Adivasi Mashal Yatra’ from Mathura Junction to Ferrargunj Chowk.
More than 1,000+ people mainly belonging to Chota Nagpuri Adivasis (Ranchi Community) participated in the Procession carrying Mashals and Candles. They raised slogans in favour of Adivasi Rights and highlighted the suppression of the voice of tribal communities in Manipur.
Mr. Halder criticized the Government of India for the deteriorating law and order situation in Manipur and the crime against women in the past four months. He strongly condemned the violence and sexual assaults happening against women in Manipur.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Bhasker appealed to all tribal people of A&N Islands to stay united and support each other. He lashed out at the anti people approach and decisions of the Central and State Government of Manipur.
Chairman, Adivasi Congress Mr. Sebastian Tirkey, Pradesh Youth Congress President Ms. Diksha Dular, NSUI State President Mr. M.A Sajid, BCC President, Ferrargunj Mr. Mohammed Ali and several other Congress leaders were present on the occasion.
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