Tamenglong, Sept 25: Several student organizations in Tousem have begun an indefinite shutdown of National Highway 37, starting from midnight Tuesday, to demand the relocation of the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) office to Tousem.
This action is in response to the Manipur government’s failure to address their request to transfer the SDO office from the Tamenglong district headquarters to Tousem.
The Zeme Students’ Organisation Manipur (ZSOM), Tousem Area Students’ Organisation (TASO), Chramram Segment Voice (CSV), and Tousem Headquarters Students’ Union (THSU) have jointly organized the shutdown. They expressed disappointment over the government’s lack of action after their 30-day deadline passed without any progress.
The organizations have assured that the shutdown will not impact essential services, including medical emergencies, educational institutions, fire services, and the electricity sector.
They have also warned that the government will be held accountable for any disturbances or incidents caused by the protest. The student groups are urging civil society and the public to support their cause until their demands are met.
