Ukhrul, September 11: The Kuki Human Rights Council (KHRC) has expressed profound concern over the recent agreement executed between the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Kuki National Organisation (KNO), and the United Peoples Front (UPF) on September 4, 2025.
According to KHRC, while the agreement aims to maintain Manipur’s integrity, reopen the National Highway, and relocate designated camps of the SoO groups, it fails to address the fundamental requisites of the Kuki populace for justice and a durable political solution.
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The Council stated with dismay that the agreement was formulated without adequate consultation with the broader Kuki public, leading to widespread discontent and mistrust towards the Government of India’s peace initiatives in Manipur. It urged the signatories to reconsider and reevaluate the agreement in light of the Kuki people’s legitimate expectations.
KHRC asserted that the crux of the conflict between the Kuki and Meitei communities lies in their inability to coexist under a singular administrative framework. It maintained that granting a separate administration or a union territory with legislative powers under the Indian Constitution is the sole efficacious solution to ensure enduring peace and justice for the Kuki people.
Highlighting the contributions of the Kuki community, the KHRC recalled their participation in India’s struggle for independence, notably through the Indian National Army founded by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. However, it said the Government of India has failed to safeguard the lives, land, and properties of the Kuki people during episodes of ethnic cleansing, first by the NSCN-IM in the 1990s and more recently since May 3, 2023, by the Meiteis and the Manipur state government.
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Reiterating its unwavering commitment to pursuing justice and a political solution, the KHRC affirmed that it will continue to advocate for a separate administration despite potential delays and complexities. It further emphasized that the global community, including India, must recognize the reality that the Kukis and Meiteis can no longer coexist under a singular administrative framework or sustain their pre-May 3, 2023, relationship.
