IMPHAL, January 27: The bandh imposed by the Lilong Political Unified Link (LIPUL) on January 23 to January 25 leading to the death of a teenage boy and injuring several others was illegitimate, the Lilong United Political Forum (LUPF) declared today.
Speaking to media persons during a press conference held at Manipur Press Club, LUPF advisor Dr Abdul Salam said LIPUL has been boycotted from the Lilong area forever.
He demanded a white paper on the understanding brought between the government and LIPUL which led to the suspension of the agitation.
Salam said the people of Lilong are raising questions on whether LIPUL`™s agitation was politically influence.
He further said the LIPUL has failed to acknowledge the step initiated by the local MLA, Abdul Nasir, who had relentlessly done his best with regards to the demand of widening the road.
He alleged that the particular bandh has caused huge inconveniences and loss to the people and that no relaxation was given to anybody during the bandh.
It was unfortunate to learn that LIPUL has failed to render any help physically or mentally to the families of the deceased minor and injured persons who had supported the bandh, and added that the agitation is opposed by the people of Lilong.