MAYOL continues clean poll campaign
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IMPHAL, May 23 :Taking forward its campaign to raise awareness about the role of politics in shaping the future of society, the Manipur Youth League (MAYOL) convened public meetings at Leimaram and Brahmapur Aribam Leikai yesterday.
Both meetings concluded with the slogans, “No to drugs” and “We won’t sell our votes,” said a press release issued by MAYOL.
The meetings were held as part of MAYOL’s campaign, which began on January 16, 2026, under the theme "Politics: Anouba Laang-on gi Vote,” which roughly translates to “Politics: Vote for Change."
The first meeting was held at Leimaram Kangjeibung Community Hall in the presence of social scientist Dr Dhanabir Laishram, MAYOL president Koijam Suresh, Leimaram Women Joint Committee president Ningthoujam Sumila, retired IRS officer Moirangthem Joy and local leaders.
At the meeting, Dr Dhanabir said that Manipur, as a society, is regressing due to the prolonged absence of a healthy election.
It is the people who must play a decisive role in shaping the future of a democratic society, he said, urging people to assess all candidates and choose a capable leader.
MAYOL president K Suresh urged the people to actively participate in politics and not be carried away by emotions.
He added that a dedicated leader will surely emerge and pave the way for Manipur’s progress if the people become politically conscious and exercise their voting rights responsibly. The second meeting was held at Brahmapur Aribam Leikai in the presence of Wayel Kati Editor Hemantakumar Ningomba, MAYOL vice president Laishram James and Youth's Club Brahmapur president Adhikarimayum Gichandra.
James said that Manipur has become heavily dependent on others for almost everything after becoming a part of India.
Manipur has also been turned into a hotspot for drugs and narco-terrorism.
He went on to say that the morality of the Manipuri people has declined significantly, with many people no longer able to distinguish between what is right and what is wrong.
Saying that it is time to revisit the political relationship between India and Manipur, James asserted that politics holds the answer to all the chronic issues plaguing Manipur.
Hemantakumar, on the other hand, said that a good political leader must be educated, understand the law and budgetary matters, and possess good character. He also said that leaders must be capable of making sound political decisions.
He urged people to study these qualities carefully and examine the sources of income of political leaders.
Just as people bargain in the market before buying something, they must question political leaders, as those elected will remain in power for five years, he explained.
Both meetings concluded with the slogans, “No to drugs” and “We won’t sell our votes,” said a press release issued by MAYOL.
The meetings were held as part of MAYOL’s campaign, which began on January 16, 2026, under the theme "Politics: Anouba Laang-on gi Vote,” which roughly translates to “Politics: Vote for Change."
The first meeting was held at Leimaram Kangjeibung Community Hall in the presence of social scientist Dr Dhanabir Laishram, MAYOL president Koijam Suresh, Leimaram Women Joint Committee president Ningthoujam Sumila, retired IRS officer Moirangthem Joy and local leaders.
At the meeting, Dr Dhanabir said that Manipur, as a society, is regressing due to the prolonged absence of a healthy election.
It is the people who must play a decisive role in shaping the future of a democratic society, he said, urging people to assess all candidates and choose a capable leader.
MAYOL president K Suresh urged the people to actively participate in politics and not be carried away by emotions.
He added that a dedicated leader will surely emerge and pave the way for Manipur’s progress if the people become politically conscious and exercise their voting rights responsibly. The second meeting was held at Brahmapur Aribam Leikai in the presence of Wayel Kati Editor Hemantakumar Ningomba, MAYOL vice president Laishram James and Youth's Club Brahmapur president Adhikarimayum Gichandra.
James said that Manipur has become heavily dependent on others for almost everything after becoming a part of India.
Manipur has also been turned into a hotspot for drugs and narco-terrorism.
He went on to say that the morality of the Manipuri people has declined significantly, with many people no longer able to distinguish between what is right and what is wrong.
Saying that it is time to revisit the political relationship between India and Manipur, James asserted that politics holds the answer to all the chronic issues plaguing Manipur.
Hemantakumar, on the other hand, said that a good political leader must be educated, understand the law and budgetary matters, and possess good character. He also said that leaders must be capable of making sound political decisions.
He urged people to study these qualities carefully and examine the sources of income of political leaders.
Just as people bargain in the market before buying something, they must question political leaders, as those elected will remain in power for five years, he explained.