The Manipur government has alleged that the ‘Leirum Phee’, a traditional scarf of the State, is being manufactured in Uttar Pradesh and marketed as “Modi towel”. The scarf is indispensable to the Meiteis, the largest non-tribal people of Manipur, who use it during all social and religious events. Ministers, visiting officials and other dignitaries are usually honoured with a Leirum Phee. Of late, Prime Minister Narendra Modi used this Manipuri scarf for some events. Textiles Minister Thongam Bishwajit will preside over the meeting.

Source: The Hindu May 31, 2020 23:42 UTC