Chief Minister meets the members of Pandit Loishang (Maru Loishang); the issue is likely to resolves.

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CM N. Biren with members of Pandit Loishang

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Chief Minister N. Biren Singh met members of Pandit Loishang (Maru Loishang) at their office in Palace Compound today. Earlier, Pandit Loishang has submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister registering its objection to the construction of a chariot (Kangkhong of Kang) at Pandit Loishang’s premises. The Loishang demanded the state government protect the premise, which is one of the sacred places of Meitei’s indigenous religion.
In condemnation to the activities being taken up for installing chariots (Kangkhong of Kang) at three sacred sites of Meetei religion located around Manipur Pandit Loishang in Palace Compound along with other structures; Amaiba (priests), Amaibi (priestesses), Pena players, and members of Pandit Loishang staged a protest demonstration on Sunday around 1 pm and dismantled the structures and set fire on them.
A large number of Imphal East Police personnel immediately rushed to the spot and controlled the situation, thereby preventing any further destruction.
Speaking to the press regarding the protest, Pandit Loishang member Nongmaithem Apabi said that the three sacred sites located around the Loishang are important sites for the followers of the Meetei religion.
The organization has been objecting to the installation of the structures in the said areas, they have even raised the issue to the Chief Minister, who is the president of the Govindajee Temple Board.
However, as the installation continued, they were compelled to stage the protest on Sunday.
Responding to the plea of the Pandit Loishang demands, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh meets the member today at their office address. What has unfolded from the meeting is yet to be announced from both sides.

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