JCILPS observes '2nd Decade Celebration of ILP Movement'

Manipur, Nov. 18 -- Recalling the movement taken up by the civil voluntary organisations on the implementation of the Inner Line Permit System in Manipur from the past 20 years, 'The 2nd Decade Celebration of ILP Movement in Manipur (Kangleipak)' was observed at press club today.

In a keynote address, general secretary of International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA) Khuraijam Athouba recalled the movement and steps taken up by civil voluntary organisation right from 1989 till today for the protection of indigenous people of Manipur.

He said, "The first organisation that formed for the protection of indigenous people was Poramlan Apunba in 1989 and demanded implementation of ILPS which is yet to be achieved till today."