Senapati, May 28: The Naga People’s Organisation (NPO) expressed deep concern over the recent meeting circular issued by The Sadar Hills Chief Association (SAHILCA), inviting members of the Gorkha community. The circular mentioned that the meeting will deliberate on the Panchayat and the recent press release of the Manipur Gorkha Union (MGU).
In light of this, the NPO strongly urged SAHILCA to refrain from organising such a meeting, especially during these sensitive and volatile times in the state, to avoid unnecessary confusion and tension.
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Furthermore, the NPO stated that any discussion on the “Panchayat” or community decision-making cannot be taken unilaterally by a single community. Kangpokpi is home to several Naga villages and ancestral land. Any attempt to exclude the voice of the Nagas would be incomplete and potentially divisive. A few Gorkha villages do not have the authority to make decisions for the entire Gorkha community in the state.
Kangpokpi is a shared space where multiple communities live in close proximity, the release stated. Therefore, the NPO appeals to all concerned to act with caution, wisdom, and respect for all communities, urging everyone to collectively avoid any action that may sow misunderstanding or disharmony among residents.