KANGPOKPI: The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Kangpokpi district, has opposed a proposed cycling programme by Malem Thongam Meetei scheduled to pass through the district on December 19 and urged the authorities to stop it.
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In a press release, CoTU said the programme, described as a “Manipur Peace Route” cycling mission, is scheduled from 8 am to 3 pm and could create tension in the district. The organisation said the event should not be allowed to pass through Kangpokpi, especially during the Christmas festive season.
CoTU stated that the Kuki-Zo community of Kangpokpi district does not welcome any activity that may lead to communal tension and maintained that the community is peace-loving.
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The CoTU further stated that if any untoward incident occurs in connection with the cycling programme, it and the Kuki-Zo community of the district should not be held responsible. It said the responsibility would rest with the concerned authorities.