Amid PM Modi’s US visit, AMA stage demonstration; Appeals for peace
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23 June, 2023 04:27 pm IST
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The Association of Meiteis in the Americas (AMA) staged a peace demonstration against the ongoing violence in Manipur, at Washington Monument, Washington DC, America on Thursday.
A statement released by the AMA said “the peace demonstration coincides with Honourable Narendra Modi ji's landmark first state visit to the USA to strengthen the US - India tie. The demonstration drew an extraordinary number of Meitei participants, including more than 70 individuals, including 10 children, who travelled from various far and near cities across the United States”.
It mentioned “We are here today to request our Honourable PM Narendra Modi ji to accelerate the peace process. Today is also a significant day, as two of the world’s largest Democratic countries, USA and India, are meeting to strengthen ties.”
Placards with slogans like “Ho Ima Manipur Nang Gumbi leite Ima”, “Proud Meitei, Proud Indian”, “Peace is possible”, “Strongly condemn the violence” were used. Flyers with brief information about the current crisis and appeal for action and peace is outlined.
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