Manipur, May 3 -- Khumujamba Meitei Leikai Pattadar Association, highlighting the events of May 3, 2023 as a pivotal moment for awakening threats to a community, has proposed commemorating the day as 'Awakening Day'.

The association, while addressing the media at the Manipur Press Club on Thursday, addressed the significance of May 3 and expressed concern over the triggering factors behind the violence that ensued.

Spokesperson of the association, Sairem Ibungo, said that on May 3, 2023, the residents of Khumujamba Meitei Leikai realized the extent of the danger they faced, as evident from the violence that resulted in the destruction of their neighbourhood, which earlier stood at the heart of Churachandpur town.

The association attrib...