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Imphal: <\/strong>Leading sportspersons from North East have appealed to the country`s leadership and people to support their fellow citizens of Manipur who had to endure severe hardships in the face of four month-long economic blockade.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs much as we have enjoyed the privilege of representing you in various international platforms, today we are very saddened at what is repeatedly going on in our beloved and beautiful state of Manipur. The common people have been struggling for basic amenities of life,\u201d NE sportspersons stated in an open letter to the various heads and the people of the country, appealing for support for the people of Manipur.<\/p>\n

The letter issued by the North East India Image Managers has been signed by Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna winner, 1996-1997 Kunjarani Devi (Weightlifting); Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna winner, 2008-2009 M C Mary Kom (Boxing), former captain of Indian national football team Baichung Bhutia (Football), Gourmangi Singh (Football), Monica Devi (Weightlifting), Govind Singh (Football), Sandhyarani (Wushu), Sushil Singh (Football), Lalrindika Ralte (Football), Rocus Lamare (Football).<\/p>\n

Manipur was hit hard by a 120-day economic blockade of its two national highways, which began on August 1 following a demand for a separate district by the people in Sadar Hills area and it saw the prices of essential goods skyrocketing and life-saving medicines in short supply.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe four month long economic blockade and resultant deadlock have affected the normal life of every common man of this part of the country\u201d, they further stated in the letter.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe appeal to everyone to restrain from using economic blockade or other such extreme modes of protest on humanitarian grounds and find a solution through democratic way. At the same time, we appeal to our fellow countrymen and the people\u2019s representatives to join hands and help bring back Manipur on the growth path and make it an integral part of the development of our nation\u201d the sportspersons appealed in the open letter.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s sad to see this great nation giving a deaf ear while lakhs of its citizens in one of the most vibrant states \u2013 Manipur have been suffering under the dark shadow of the economic blockade for more than 120 days. It\u2019s painful to see no conclusive action from any of the responsible quarters for over 4 months when the people of Manipur were made to struggle for basic essential items, life saving drugs and many more\u201d.<\/p>\n

The open letter has further stated, \u201cIt\u2019s the same state which has produced some of the best sportspersons for this country who have brought laurels to the nation at international platforms; it\u2019s the same state which has given some of the best performing art forms and artistes to the nation. Today, they need your support. They need support from everyone to put an end to the sufferings and help them live a normal life\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are sportspersons who love to play our sport and bring smiles to our people. We play as \u2018India\u2019 and we play for the pride of our countrymen. There can be nothing bigger an award for us than people cheering at our every move and pray for a win every time we play\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe that the sportspersons and common people ooze the tears of happiness and sorrow together. We are from this beautiful part of India, popularly known as North East. We are simple people smiling our way to achieve our simple dreams. We love to play and win. We love to smile and show to the world how wonderful this corner of the earth is. But, alas, it is not the case always!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLet us, the people of this country, work towards rebuilding the jewel of India.We hope that our honourable prime minister will sow the seeds of peace and lay the foundation of a prosperous Manipur when he visits the state on 3rd December, 2011\u201d the open letter concluded.<\/p>\n

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