Imphal, May 20: In a strong-worded social media post, Rajya Sabha MP from Manipur, Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba, has expressed deep anguish over a recent incident involving security forces allegedly asking a journalist team to conceal the word \u201cManipur\u201d from the windshield of a Manipur State Transport (MST) bus.<\/p>\n
The journalist team was reportedly on its way to Ukhrul to cover the inauguration of the Shirui Lily Festival\u2014an annual state-level event organized by the Government of Manipur and graced by the Hon\u2019ble Governor. The festival celebrates the state flower, Shirui Lily, and is held in Ukhrul district.<\/p>\n
Calling the incident \u201csurprising and painful,\u201d the MP questioned the motive behind such an order from Central Forces deployed in the region. “Who gave this order to conceal the name of our own state within our own state?\u201d he asked in his post. He further raised concerns about possible attempts to \u201cdisintegrate the state\u201d rather than restore peace and normalcy.<\/p>\n
“This is a State Festival, organised by the State Government. Asking to cover ‘Manipur’ is an insult to the people and the identity of the state,” he wrote.<\/p>\n
MP Sanajaoba called for appropriate actions to be taken and justice to be delivered, urging people to unite and reflect with a clear mind. “We should not compromise anything at the cost of our own land,” he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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