A memorandum from the All Manipur Muslim Students’ Organisation (AMMSO) was submitted to the Director of the Department of University & Higher Education, advocating for the welfare and educational advancement of the minority Muslim (Meitei Pangal) community in Manipur. The document highlights the community’s struggle for equitable educational opportunities and requests the implementation of reservation policies in higher education institutions for minority Muslims. Specifically, AMMSO seeks to enhance the existing 4% reservation for the OBC Meitei Pangal community to 8% due to their socio-economic challenges and educational disparities. The organization also emphasizes the need to improve access to higher education for rural and economically weaker students, proposing the establishment of a Boys’ Hostel in areas predominantly occupied by Meitei Pangal students.
Furthermore, to promote educational access and safety for Muslim girls, AMMSO strongly urges the creation of a separate Girls’ Hostel in Meitei Pangal regions. The memorandum calls for upgrading Lilong Haoreibi College to a postgraduate level to facilitate advanced studies and reduce dropout rates linked to distance and financial issues. Additionally, it requests the elevation of Abdul Ali High School to Higher Secondary level to support Muslim girls’ education more effectively. The AMMSO asks the Director to take necessary actions and present these matters to the competent authority, expressing hope for timely examination and measures to enhance educational development and minority welfare in the region.
