Meitei classical language movement

There are strong actions of South Asian people to officially make Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language) a "Classical language of India". These are supported by many literary, political, social associations and organisations as well as notable individual personalities of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Northeast India (prominently Assam, Manipur and Tripura).
Chungkham Yashawanta is a Professor of the Department of Linguistics, Manipur University. He thinks that the very public campaign is not an easy task and has no room for agitation. He also thinks that it is of purely academic work and it needs linguists, historians, archeologists, anthropologists and literary persons.
However, his opinions are opposite to that of Dr. Moirangthem Nara. Dr. Nara is a former Cabinet Minister for Arts and Culture and Sericulture of the Government of Manipur and a Member of Manipur Legislative Assembly. He thinks that no demands could be met in India and Manipur without any agitation. He also thinks that agitations are required to the demand of Meitei language to be improved to the "classical language" status.