Citizens Action for Manipur

The Situation

Unrelenting and unprecedented violence between communities in Manipur for over a year an 7 months with no sign of resolution

Response

There seems to be very little understanding or concern for the gravity of the tragedy that is unfolding in Manipur from other parts of India- be it cities, towns or villages.

The Implications

With little or no call for action from citizens at large there is no pressure on the Authorities or the conflicting parties to address the issue expeditiously as an urgent priority

The Plan

Provide a Platform for Citizens from across the country from a wide range of sectors to understand the scale of violence in Manipur, its implications and undertake a series of Campaigns and Actions for large scale mobilization to call for redress and resolution of this festering problem in Manipur now.

Programs

MOURNING and FORGIVENESS for MANIPUR

A campaign across India to Register our Concern and Anguish On 14th December 2024

a) Decentralised Events: Events will be organised in as many cities/ towns / villages as possible
Please CLICK the Link to Organise Programs in Your Cities / Towns / Villages: https://citizensactionformanipur.covanetwork.org/announce-event/ or
CLICK to View Events being organied in your area and participate: https://citizensactionformanipur.covanetwork.org/upcoming-events/

b) Enlist Partners: Wherever possible, Members will anchor and organise the Program and also reach out to enlist other organisations and groups to partner with the Campaign and anchor programs in their areas of operation.

c) Proposed Activities for the Campaign.
i. Multi Faith Prayers for Peace
ii. Meditation
iii. Silent Reflection
iv. Placards sharing the Ground Situation in Manipur, Appeals for Peace, Call for action from the conflicting communities and the authorities etc.
v. Light a Lamp for Manipur: People can be encouraged to light lamps at the venues of the events on 14th December 2024 and also in their homes to express their concern and solidarity with Manipur.
vi. Any other activities decided by the organisers.

Social Media: Platforms and Propagation
Dedicated Website: https://citizensactionformanipur.covanetwork.org/