Imphal, 7 August (MTNews): The Kuki Inpi Manipur has said that it ‘fully endorsed’ the proposed mass rally being organized by the United Naga Council on 9 August 2023.
“At a critical time wherein the tribal Kukis of Manipur are being subjected to bear the brunt of ‘ethnic cleansing’ being unleashed by the majority Meiteis, aided and abetted covertly by the State machineries, the Kuki Inpi Manipur fully endorsed the proposed mass rally being organized by the United Naga Council on 9th August, 2023,” the Kuki Inpi Manipur said in a press statement.
The Kuki Inpi Manipur, representing the interests of the tribal Kuki community in Manipur, highlighted the historical neglect and denial of constitutional rights faced by tribal communities in the state for over fifty years. They pointed out the institutional injustices and socio-political and economic hegemony experienced by suppressed tribal communities and stated, “it is prudent on the part of the central leadership to act conscientiously.”
The Kuki Inpi called for expediting the processes of resolving the legitimate demands of both the tribal communities in the form of “separate administration for the Kukis’ and in conformity with the Framework Agreement for the Nagas to ensure lasting peace in the beleaguered, torn-apart State of Manipur.”