Committee on Tribal Unity: Press Communique

The Committee on Tribal Unity is constrained to issue this press statement to all concerned community who proclaim themselves to be a neutral party in this ensuing communal conflict between the Kuki-Zo and the Meitei community which needs a reminder on their stand: -

1. That, any organizations on behalf of Liangmei Nagas in Manipur may desist themselves from inflaming ideas of discord or misunderstanding between the two tribal communities with misplaced information and concocted narratives in the press or social media platforms. 

2. That, any issue arising out of land boundaries disputes between two villages, i. e. Leilon and Konsakhul villages should be resolved between the two chiefs/ stakeholders and not through any communal platforms. Such Village level issues should not be given a  communal space.

3. That, the Liangmei Nagas of Manipur should not misunderstand our meekness in response to every of their press releases against the Kuki-Zo community, who are victim of religious and ethnic persecution from the majoritarian Meitei community, but rather understand that we, as a tribal community in the erstwhile state of Manipur have been defending our Rights against oppression and tyranny on our culture and values; and to protect and defend our land from aggression for the past nearly 2 years alone.

4. That, the Liangmei Nagas in Manipur must reconsider that poking of Corpse inside a coffin for verification is unbecoming of a true Christian and that any funeral entourage plying on the road ways must be accorded with respect and remorse. This unfortunate incident took place in the late hours of yesterday 8th January 2025 which is  condemnable in the highest form. 

5. Lastly, the Nagas of Manipur, who are neutral in this ensuing communal conflict must uphold their good Samaritan nature and stringently act upon those in their fraternity like the Liangmei bodies who are hell bent on destroying the overall Neutral stance taken by the Naga communities of Manipur and to oversee the safety and security of the public commuters plying through their dominated areas which has become the only lifeline for the Kuki-Zo and not otherwise.

Therefore, the Liangmei Nagas and those organizations in Manipur are requested to desist and refrain from publicizing any unverified or concocted narratives in the press or social media platforms to inflame hatred or animosity between the two tribal communities and any untoward incidents which may arise will be sole responsibility of the Liangmei Naga of Manipur. 

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Committee on Tribal Unity

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