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- Hundreds marched in Churachandpur under the theme “Justice for All Martyrs.”
- Protesters raised slogans demanding justice for Valte and other victims.
- March comes amid continuing tensions after the 2023 ethnic violence.
Hundreds of volunteers and residents took to the streets in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Thursday as the Central Village Defence Force (CVDF) organised a road march demanding justice for victims of the ethnic violence that erupted in the state in May 2023, including former BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte.
Held under the theme “Justice for All Martyrs and Expedite Political Autonomy,” the march began from the CVDF office in Churachandpur and proceeded to Phungkhothang Guite Mawltual, where a homage ceremony was organised to remember those who lost their lives during the conflict.
Banners reading “Justice for All Martyrs” and “Expedite Political Autonomy,” were carried out, while chants of “Justice, Justice for Zogam” echoed through the streets as the procession moved through the town.
According to a press release issued by the CVDF on 5 March, the march was organised in remembrance of the sacrifices made during the ongoing violence since 3 May 2023 , and in acknowledgement of the "sacrifice of Valte."
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BY Outlook News Desk |
