IMPHAL, Jun 26: All Manipur Women`™s Social Reformation and Development Samaj (Nupi Samaj) celebrated its 39th Foundation Day today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound.
The function was attended by president of Nupi Samaj Keisham Taruni Leima; advisor of Nupi Samaj Hidangmayum Brojeshwari; president of Apunba Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (AMKIL) Phanjoubam Shakhi Leima and president of All Manipur Tammi-Chingmi APunba Nupi Lup (Tammi-Chingmi) Soibam Momon Leima as presidium members.
Addressing the gathering, general secretary of Nupi Samaj Thokchom Ramani Leima stressed on the need for enactment of a policy by the government which will curb the ever rising crime and violence against women and give befitting punishment to perpetrators so that no one will dare to commit such act in future.
She said that Meira Paibis have been engaging in pertinent social issues and trying to protect the youths from wrongdoings which could create adverse affects in the society.
It is the responsibility of the government to safeguard innocent women and children who are the victims of the rampant crime and violence. Many women are forced to become prostitute to sustain livelihood of their families. The government should intervene into the issue and provide suitable job to them so that their modesty are not outraged in the society, she said.
As part of the programme, participants paid floral tribute to the deceased leaders of women`™s organizations, who sacrificed their lives for the cause of the state.