Christian groups angry over declaration of Easter Sunday as working day in Manipur government offices

Following the ethnic violence that broke out in the state in May last year, there has been a practical population transfer in the state, with the Meiteis, predominantly ‘Hindu’ left behind in the Imphal valley and the Kukis and Nagas, both predominantly Christian, only here. Are limited to. Hills of Manipur. While this may not be reason enough for notification, these groups say they suspect the decision was only meant to rub more salt into the tribals’ wound.

a naga group poumai naga tsidoumai me (PNTM) in a statement to Imphal newspapers claimed that the government notification shows “gross negligence towards the Christian community”, especially at a time when Christians across the world are celebrating the holy Easter festival.

The PNTM described the government’s disregard for such an important religious ritual as “unacceptable” and the government’s explanation as “weak and biased.” “It is important for the government to understand that governance means respecting and accommodating the diverse religious beliefs of its citizens, and not just to the convenience of one section,” the statement said.