Manipur, March 4 -- In response to the state government's negligence in sending recommendations for enlisting the Meetei community in the ST list, the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur (STDCM) on Sunday issued a stern call, urging the state government to address the pressing issue without delay.

With over nine lakh Meetei individuals rallying behind the cause through a missed call campaign held towards the end of last year, the STDCM emphasised the importance of government action to avoid potential protest by the nine lakhs individuals coming out to the streets.

Speaking to the media in Imphal, joint secretary of STDCM, L Brijkishore pointed out that the state government's sole obligation lies in forwarding the recommendation, a ...