UKHRUL: The Khanuithot-Khon, ‘representing the voice of right-thinking Tangkhul Naga citizens’, has firmly rejected the current attempts by certain leaders and MLAs to broker “Temporary Peace” agreements that compromise the long-term security and integrity of their homeland. Also, the organization has condemned the state government’s subterfuge tactics.
In a press statement, the organization declared, “While the clouds of violence still hang over the Litan, Sinakeithei, and Kamjong areas, and while the trauma of the 21 abducted civilians remains unaddressed, any effort to prioritize festive optics over structural justice is not diplomacy—it is a betrayal.”
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The press statement also declares its unwavering position:
1. No Sovereignty for Festivals: We condemn the Manipur Government’s attempt to sideline the ongoing crisis by organizing state-level festivals. Celebrating while our people live under the shadow of illegal bunkers and highway blockades is an affront to the suffering of the grassroots population.
2. Rejection of “Short-Term” Brokering: We can see through the selfish motives of leaders trying to piece together temporary agreements for political convenience. A peace that lasts only until the end of a festival is no peace at all.
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3. The SoO Mandate: We reiterate that there can be no lasting solution without addressing the blatant violations of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact. The militarization of civilian areas and the targeting of Tangkhul Naga civilians must be met with legal accountability, not mere administrative handshakes.
4. Security Over Subterfuge: The Naga people will not surrender their ancestral land or their right to safety for the sake of a “piecemeal” solution that ignores the root causes of the current aggression.
5. Immediate Withdrawal: We demand the rescission of the referral of the March 12 case to the NIA and the return of the investigation to the jurisdiction of the State Police.
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In conclusion, the Khanuithot Khon calls upon all Naga citizens to remain vigilant against those who seek to trade their future for short-lived political stability. “Festivities will not silence us, nor will hollow agreements sway us. The spirit of the Naga people cannot be bought with temporary reprieves,” it added.