IMPHAL, December 11: The Pangal (Manipuri Muslim) Political Forum (PPF), Manipur observed the “73rd Nupilal Ningsing Thouram” at the premises of The Cambridge Hr Sec School, Khergao under Imphal East today under the theme “Nupilalda Yaokhibee Pangal Imashingbu Manipur Sarkarna Sak-Khangbidabagee Maram”.
Delivering his keynote address spokesperson of PPF, MI Khan said the observation is being organised one day in advance from the actual date in order to give the government time to discuss why the Muslim women who fought in the Nupilal are yet to be recognised.
“Their names should be included in the list of names of Ima’s who fought in the Nupi Lan by next year to prove that we are one. PPF stands for the integrity of Manipur”, he added.
He further expressed his gratitude on the recognition list of 24 women made by state government and Nupilal Celebration Committee.
However, it is unfortunate that not a single Muslim woman was included in the said list. PPF on behalf of the Muslim community would like to know the reason for the non-inclusion, he said.
Chief guest of the occasion MLA of Keisamthong Laisom Ibomcha Singh said he will pressed the Nupilal Celebration Committee for the inclusion of Muslim women who took part in the Nupilal, and if required the matter will be brought up in the Assembly.
He will also write to the government about the matter, he said.
He further said there should be no discrimination among the communities. He will also press the government for inclusion of a Muslim in the Kangla Fort Board.
Kuki Women Union, Manipur president Rose Mangshi Haokip presided over the occasion which was also attended by chief advisor of PPF Janab AR Khan, Chief Engineer retd and PPF president Janab AR Shah, Chief Eng Retd and working president PPF, Janab Azizul Haque Khan, vice president PPF, Ima Sitara Begum, Zilla Parishad, Kshetrigao Nazira Begum and Pradhan, Kshetrigao Khalida Begum as guests of honour.