UKHRUL: The Kuki History & Identity Protection Committee (KHIPC) has condemned the meeting between Thomas Hmar, president of Hmar Supreme House, Barak Valley, Assam, and Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand and termed the meeting as a betrayal of the Kuki people’s trust and a disregard for the ongoing struggles of their community.
KHIPC demanded Thomas Hmar to clarify his position and assure that his meeting with the chief minister does not undermine their collective struggle.
In a statement issued on Monday, KHIPC demanded Hmar an explanation for the “treacherous act”, while citing that the brutal beheading of David Thiek Hmar on July 2, 2023, and the heinous rape, torture, burning to death of Zosangkim on November 7, 2024, and the killing and rape of over 250 innocent Kuki by the Meitei community.
“These atrocities were perpetrated with the tacit approval of the Manipur state government, and yet, Thomas Hmar chooses to meet with the Chief Minister? We demand an explanation for this treacherous act,” KHIPC stated.
Also Read | Participation of Kuki MLAs in Manipur Assembly Insults 260 Martyrs: KHIPC
It urged Thomas Hmar and any Kuki individual or organisation not to engage in talks or meetings, including peace programmes, without a clear commitment to a separate administration.
“We must not fall prey to the divisive tactics of the central and state governments. Our demand for justice and self-determination must be united and unwavering. The struggle for a Kuki state or Union Territory is not a petty demand, but a necessity for our survival and dignity,” it reiterated.
Stating that it will continue to fight for their rights, KHIPC stated that it will not be deterred by such divisive tactics and demanded that Thomas Hmar clarify his position and assure them that his meeting with the chief minister does not undermine their collective struggle.
Also Read | Kuki Community Disowns Michael Lamjathang Haokip, James Haokip for Divisive Activities