UKHRUL: Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has urged Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand to defer his proposed visit to Kuki-Zo populated areas until conditions become demonstrably “conducive”.
The chief minister is slated to visit Churachandpur district, a Kuki-Zo populated district, on May 15.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, KIM stated that the prevailing situation in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal districts stands on a materially different footing and such a visit could act as a flashpoint, potentially disturbing the already precarious law and order situation.
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“Ground realities in these areas remain highly sensitive and volatile, with underlying tensions yet to be meaningfully addressed or resolved. In such a fragile environment, any proposed visit at this juncture may reasonably be expected to evoke strong public reactions. There exists a genuine and imminent risk that such a visit could act as a flashpoint, potentially disturbing the already precarious law and order situation. The consequences of any such development would be grave and counterproductive to ongoing efforts of the government aimed at restoring peace and normalcy,” the statement read.
KIM advised that the chief minister defer any proposed visit to Kuki-Zo populated districts until such time as conditions become demonstrably conducive for a safe, meaningful, and constructive engagement with the public.
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Kuki Inpi Manipur and its affiliated organisations had resolved to oppose any state visit of the Manipur government until the political demand of the Kuki-Zo people is duly considered.
It is further reiterated that any action perceived as disregarding the sentiments and aspirations of the Kuki-Zo people, particularly in relation to their demand for separate administration, is likely to deepen existing mistrust and impede the prospects for lasting peace.