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Whose role is appreciated in the meira paibi movement ?
a. Soldiers
b. Employees
c. Student
d. Women


Answer
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Hint:
Meera Pabi (Women Torch Carrier) is a women's social movement in the Indian state of Manipur. Referred to as "the patron of civil society" Meera Pabi has been in the current Kutching district since 1977. It derives its name from the flaming torches, which women often carry at night while marching through the streets of the city. They both do this as a patrol, and in protest, seek redress against human rights violations committed against the innocent by paramilitary and armed force units. Relevant, Meera Pabi was founded at a time when the people of Manipur were fighting for self-determination, political autonomy and independence.

Complete solution:
Meera Pabi is the largest grassroots "civil movement fighting state atrocities and human rights violations in Manipur. A. One of the leaders of the movement. K. Janaki Lima states that "We are fighting against drug abuse, crimes against women and the Armed Forces Special Rights Act (AFSPA). We will continue to fight them".

The social movement of women in Manipur under British rule. Two such movements are collectively known as Nupi Lan (Women's War; Women's Rebellion) before Meera Pabi. The first date of 1904 was when the women of the Imphal Valley protested against the Assistant Superintendent of the British Superintendent in Manipur for instructions to collect teak wood from the Kaaba to build their homes. The women who protested were neighbours of the area.

British authorities brought forces from outside the state to end this protest against women. In 1939, another movement took place as a protest against the forced export of rice, which caused starvation among the local people. About 99% of them peacefully protested and submitted a petition to the court (government authority). The movement forced the closure of rice mills and eventually proved successful in stopping rice exports. Nupi Lan was at the forefront of initiating reforms in the state after World War II. December 12 is celebrated by Meera Pabi as "Women's War Day" to commemorate the events of 1939.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:
 The Meitei women torch bearer represented the declaration of a just war to protect human rights in Manipur. His movement has expanded to include "public gatherings, demonstrations, road closures and public shutdowns or all essential services, hunger strikes and mass rallies." These women, also known as "women vigilantes" stopped vehicles. Delivered innocent youths caught on false charges and negotiated their transfer to the police. The army did not protest because they respected the role of Meitei women for justified reasons. Meera Pabi's movement is known as Third Nupi Lan.