Protests in Delhi, Jharkhand and Goa over Manipur violence

A large number of people protested in Delhi, Jharkhand and Goa on Friday demanding an end to the violence in Manipur and restoration of peace. In Delhi, workers under the leadership of All India Students Association and Krantikari Yuva Sangathan gathered at Jantar Mantar carrying placards and banners. Messages like Chief Minister Biren Singh resign and end violence in Manipur were written on these placards and banners. The Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) said in a statement, while condemning the incident in the strongest terms, KYS demands the immediate resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh. On the other hand, tribal organizations took out a protest march on this matter in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. Around different tribal organizations marched from Jaipal Singh Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk, where participants raised slogans against the Center and the Manipur government for allegedly failing to stop the violence. Meanwhile, a woman in Goa shaved her head on Friday to protest against the atrocities on women in Manipur.

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