Imphal, Nov 20 : With militants targeting educational institutions in Manipur, the frustrated student fraternity has decided to take their protests to the streets.

There is a growing dissatisfaction among students, who see these militant groups as working only for selfish motives, and not for the future of Manipur.

The attacks on educational institutions is being seen as a direct attempt at hampering the future of the student community.

The premier educational centre of Manipur the Institute of Cooperative Management (ICM) wears a deserted look. Built with Central Government aid, this imposing institute was meant to prepare students for future opportunities and challenges.

Academicians too are frustrated with the militants' extortionist demands

"The academic institute is not for an individual, but for the society, the future generation. My appeal is not only to the government, but to all the groups, whoever is operating in Manipur. At least, please make ourselves free from these types of demands. We are not a profit-making organization; we don't do business with education," said ICM Principal Piyush Chattopadhay.

Students are of the unanimous view that the rebels should not be pressurising institutes of education.

"They shouldn't put such type of pressure and disturbance on any institute, because institute is the place, where the future pillars of society are created," said K.Ricky, a student.

"The operation of such groups psychologically affects students. This may not help offer a well-prepared society for the future," said Samuel Haokip, another ICM student.

Even schools meant for toddlers have not been spared. Kids are scared.

"Manipur will be a trouble land and can't stand so long as a state. There will be no peace and harmony in our state," said Kanjobala, a student of the Azad English School.

"Their demands would spoil a student's life. They aren't able to read freely and can't even complete their syllabus on time," said Rashmi, a teacher at the Azad English School.

A few months ago militants burnt a school near Imphal.

Manipur today presents a study in contrast. Two forces namely--Progress and Regressive-- are vying with each other to take the lead to rule. Progressive force represented by people want the State to develop fast, while the regressive force represented by the insurgent and underground groups, want to try holding the State back.

People have understood the real design of the militants groups, which want to hold back the progress and rule by creating terror. (ANI)