The International Human Rights Council, Kiphire Board, and Kiphire Intercollegiate Evangelical Union organized a heartwarming candlelight vigil to stand in solidarity with Manipur state and its people.

The vigil witnessed the participation of hundreds of individuals from diverse backgrounds across the town, united to convey a message of support for Manipur during these difficult times. The message on the candles read, ‘RIGHT NOW, MANIPUR IS HURTING-TORN APART BY FEAR AND HATE. LET’S SHINE OUR LIGHTS FOR MANIPUR’.

Addressing the gathering, Lumthingse, the president of the International Human Rights Council, Kiphire Board, emphasized that love is the path to finding solutions, and peace is a fundamental human right for everyone, regardless of gender, color, religion, or community.

Quoting lines from Martin Luther King Jr.’s book, Dr Apise secy USBLA stated, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can.” Calling for God’s love to bring peace in a world of hatred, Manipur Apise, the secretary of USBLA, urged everyone to empathize with the hardships faced by the people of Manipur, to advocate for them, pray for them, and seek God’s comfort and peace for them.

The candlelight vigil held at the Police Point in Kiphire witnessed the strong concern and prayers of citizens for Manipur. The event received tremendous support from the police departments, students, young people, schools, churches, and civil organizations.

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During the vigil, T. Thinglise, the president of Seyochung Area Students Union, and Prathana Pawale, a consultant for Niti Ayog and BYJU’s Aspirational District program, also delivered short speeches. The poignant song, ‘One Day’, was presented by Tsarola Y Sangtam, with an invocation by Nuzise S Sangtam, UESI coordinator, and a prayer for Manipur by Rev Fr Philip Magh, Principal LHSSK. The event brought the community together to advocate for peace and love in the face of adversity in Manipur.