GMF to hold peace rally at Hague

The Sangai Express,  Imphal, August 22 2023: The Global Manipur Federation (GMF), Central Europe Chapter has taken a resolute step towards fostering unity and harmony in response to the ongoing turmoil in Manipur.

To stand as a beacon of hope for the affected people amidst the trying times, GFM is holding a solidarity peace rally on August 26, said the federation in a statement. The peace prayer/rally will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm in front of the historic Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands on the said day, it said while inviting all members of the Manipuri and Indian communities residing in Central Europe to join them in the event, as ambassadors of peace and healing for the troubled homeland. 

GMF to hold peace rally at Hague GMF to hold peace rally at Hague The occasion holds a deep significance, marking the sombre 116th day since the eruption of violence on May 3rd, 2023, in Manipur, it said. 

The peace prayer will commence with a solemn two-minute silence, followed by poignant narratives highlighting the challenges faced by Manipur during this crisis, it said. The federation will collectively raise voices in a powerful call for peace, seeking restoration of normalcy for the affected victims and the civilians caught in the distressing situation. 

The programme will culminate in a symbolic walking rally from the Peace Palace to the Parliament House, Netherlands, signifying its unwavering commitment to advocate for peace on every platform available to them, it said. 

Media houses based in the Netherlands have expressed their interest in covering the event, it said while also inviting both National and local media outlets in India and Manipur to join the federation in its endeavour to spread the message of unity and resilience. 

GMF also extended solidarity to all brothers and sisters in Manipur from afar and exuded confidence that justice will prevail, and peace will once again return to Manipur. 

The federation invites all members of the Manipuri and Indian communities residing in Central Europe to join in this significant event, as ambassadors of peace and healing for the troubled homeland Manipur. This occasion holds a deep significance, marking the sombre 116th day since the eruption of violence on May 3 in the state, it said. 

The Peace Prayer will commence with a solemn two-minute silence, followed by poignant narratives highlighting the challenges faced by Manipur during this crisis. 

“We will collectively raise our voices in a powerful call for peace, seeking the restoration of normalcy for the affected victims and the civilians caught in the distressing situation,” the federation said. The program will culminate in a symbolic walking rally from the Peace Palace to the Parliament House, Netherlands, signifying our unwavering commitment to advocate for peace on every platform available to ‘us’, it added. 

“To our dear brothers and sisters in Manipur, we want you to know that even from afar, we stand together in solidarity. We firmly believe that justice will prevail, and peace will once again return to Manipur.”

A release stated that in response to the ongoing turmoil in Manipur, India, the Global Manipur Federation Central Europe Chapter is taking a resolute step towards fostering unity and harmony. We are proud to announce a solidarity Peace Prayer event to stand as a beacon of hope for the affected people amidst the trying times.

The Peace Prayer will take place on August 26th, from 14:00 to 16:00, in front of the historic Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. We cordially invite all members of the Manipuri and Indian communities residing in Central Europe to join us in this significant event, as ambassadors of peace and healing for our troubled homeland.

This occasion holds a deep significance, marking the sombre 116th day since the eruption of violence on May 3rd, 2023, in Manipur, India. The Peace Prayer will commence with a solemn two-minute silence, followed by poignant narratives highlighting the challenges faced by Manipur during this crisis. We will collectively raise our voices in a powerful call for peace, seeking the restoration of normalcy for the affected victims and the civilians caught in the distressing situation.

The program will culminate in a symbolic walking rally from the Peace Palace to the Parliament House, Netherlands, signifying our unwavering commitment to advocate for peace on every platform available to us.

We are pleased to share that esteemed media houses from the Netherlands have expressed their interest in covering this event. In addition, we extend our heartfelt invitation to both national and local media outlets in India and Manipur to join us in our endeavor to spread the message of unity and resilience.

To our dear brothers and sisters in Manipur, we want you to know that even from afar, we stand together in solidarity. We firmly believe that justice will prevail, and peace will once again return to Manipur.