As the world celebrates International Women's Day on March 8, recognizing women's achievements in social, economic, cultural, and political fields, Kuki women were denied the opportunity to celebrate. Instead, they were beaten by the Indian Army, which is supposed to protect all communities and mediate peace. Using brute force to establish peace will not be sustainable unless justice is served to the Kuki people by granting them Union Territory (UT) status with a legislature under Article 239A of the Indian Constitution.
Nevertheless, our women are fighting bravely and fiercely, like true warriors, to defend our ancestral land against outsiders who frequently use salami-slicing tactics to seize tribal lands. They raped our women, decapitated our people, and hunted us in the valley of death like wild animals, seeking to eradicate us. How can we allow these people to negotiate peace after they have massacred us? We refuse to repeat past mistakes by trusting a community known for habitual deceit—even British records document this about the Meitei community.
We ask the central government, especially Home Minister Amit Shah, whether allowing force-free movement would truly bring lasting peace. Deep down, you know it will not yield satisfactory results. Instead, it appears to be another propaganda tactic to provoke the Kuki people, waiting for us to make a mistake. Why are you siding with the Meitei community and allowing them to invade our land, even after multiple public relations statements declared that they would not be allowed to enter until an amicable solution is reached?
Why are our women still fighting like Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by Taliban terrorists for standing up for her rights? Why were our women beaten and injured on this International Women's Day, just as the Taliban subjugates women and suppresses empowerment? Why did our soldiers kill our brave souls?
The systematic killings and beatings we have endured are beyond comprehension, but we will never give up until justice is served and our demands are tabled in Parliament. We have a pertinent question: Did you foresee today's incident when AFSPA was imposed in outer Manipur, a region that remained calm and peaceful until it was disturbed by invaders—unlike Imphal Valley, where the Arambai Tenggol government overthrew the state government? Why is Imphal Valley not under AFSPA, while peaceful Kuki regions are? This raises serious concerns about how our people are treated like stepchildren. It would be a matter of great importance for us to hear a direct answer—are we lesser Indians?
Nevertheless, our women are fighting bravely and fiercely, like true warriors, to defend our ancestral land against outsiders who frequently use salami-slicing tactics to seize tribal lands. They raped our women, decapitated our people, and hunted us in the valley of death like wild animals, seeking to eradicate us. How can we allow these people to negotiate peace after they have massacred us? We refuse to repeat past mistakes by trusting a community known for habitual deceit—even British records document this about the Meitei community.
We ask the central government, especially Home Minister Amit Shah, whether allowing force-free movement would truly bring lasting peace. Deep down, you know it will not yield satisfactory results. Instead, it appears to be another propaganda tactic to provoke the Kuki people, waiting for us to make a mistake. Why are you siding with the Meitei community and allowing them to invade our land, even after multiple public relations statements declared that they would not be allowed to enter until an amicable solution is reached?
Why are our women still fighting like Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by Taliban terrorists for standing up for her rights? Why were our women beaten and injured on this International Women's Day, just as the Taliban subjugates women and suppresses empowerment? Why did our soldiers kill our brave souls?
The systematic killings and beatings we have endured are beyond comprehension, but we will never give up until justice is served and our demands are tabled in Parliament. We have a pertinent question: Did you foresee today's incident when AFSPA was imposed in outer Manipur, a region that remained calm and peaceful until it was disturbed by invaders—unlike Imphal Valley, where the Arambai Tenggol government overthrew the state government? Why is Imphal Valley not under AFSPA, while peaceful Kuki regions are? This raises serious concerns about how our people are treated like stepchildren. It would be a matter of great importance for us to hear a direct answer—are we lesser Indians?
~ WAP
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