IMPHAL, Jan 5: Students and teachers of several private schools in Imphal east and Imphal west district have denounced the burning of the sacred Meetei manuscript commonly known as Puya by wearing black badge during school hours.
A release of All Manipur Recognised Private Schools Welfare Association, Manipur said altogether 12 schools in the stretch from Khongman Mangjil to Pangei observed ‘Puya Meithaba’ in which most of the talkers termed this historical event as saddest event in the Manipur history.
It also said altogether six private schools along Irabot road from Kangabam Leikai to Mayang Imphal also observed the day with students and teachers wearing black badges.