UKHRUL: A meeting of the indigenous communities of Manipur was held today at Shumang Leela Shanglen in the Palace Compound, Imphal. The event, organized by the Federation of Haomee, aimed to unite the 25 indigenous communities in their efforts to protect Manipur.
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Speaking to the media, Sapamcha Jadumani, President of the Federation of Haomee, expressed that the communities have lost trust in both the state and central governments. He highlighted the need for a collective effort to safeguard Manipur from those attempting to undermine the state. Jadumani called for unity among indigenous peoples to combat what he described as aggression from the Kukis, who he claimed are encroaching from outside. He asserted that Manipur encompasses both the valley and the hills and emphasized the commitment of these communities to confronting external aggressors and holding them accountable.
A rally was held in and around the Palace Compound to express solidarity. Participants burned effigies of PS Haokip, chief of the Kuki National Organization (KNO), and Thangliangpau Guite, chief of the Zomi Revolutionary Organization/Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA).
Chanting slogans such as “Long Live Manipur” and “Save Manipur’s Integrity,” rally-goers held banners that read, “We are united, never separated,” and “We will defend the land collectively”.
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Reliable sources confirmed that individuals from the following communities participated in today’s meeting: Aimol, Anal, Chothe, Chiru, Inpui, Khoibu, Kabui, Kharam, Lamkang, Kom, Mao, Maram, Maring, Meitei, Monsang, Mon, Moyon, Poumai, Tangkhul, Liangmei, Zeme, Tarao, Thangal, Purum, and Rongmei.