The CM’s intention of reaching out to stakeholders following a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah comes too late. After the loss of so many innocent lives and properties and the untold hardships faced by the Kuki-Zo tribals, there is no point in talking about peace without a political solution.
Around 106 tribals have been killed, 201 villages burnt, over 5000 houses burnt and 355 churches destroyed, while 41,425 tribals have been displaced by the conflict. We have reached a point where the Kuki-Zo community can no longer live together with the Meiteis.
N. Biren Singh, the perpetrator of the current ethnic violence whose hatred for the Kuki-Zo community resulted in the genocide of the Kuki-Zo community, cannot be the harbinger of peace. All tribals and a large section of his own Meitei community have lost faith in his leadership and his government.
ITLF has held talks with various dignitaries including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, where Kuki-Zo tribals have voiced our demands including our political aspiration of total separation from Manipur. Our political demand is in sync with the demand of our 10 MLAs and other CSO groups.
The ITLF has exhausted our avenues for dialogue, and it is now crucial for the Government of India to concentrate on finding a solution to our political demand as soon as possible to bring lasting peace in Manipur.
The ITLF also urges all CSOs and tribe leaders from the Kuki-Zo community to maintain unity and not to participate in any form of dialogue with the CM and his administration. If anyone is known to be in contact with the state government, stringent action will be taken as necessary.
Ginza Vualzong, Media & Publicity ,
Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF)
Email: itlfmediacell@gmail.com | Phone: 8826532299
Office: 203, LMC, Lamka, Outer Manipur.
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