The Kuki Students’ Organisation (Delhi & NCR) held a protest at Jantar Mantar on May 16, highlighting violence and alleged abductions faced by the Kuki-Zo community in Manipur.
During the protest, the organisation accused NSCN-IM cadres of targeting members of its community and also raised concerns over what it described as a lack of strong action from authorities.
In response, NSCN/GPRN (IM) strongly rejected the allegations, describing them as “reckless, unverified, politically motivated, and deliberately designed to provoke communal mistrust.”
“The repeated attempt to selectively label communities, organisations, and individuals without credible judicial findings or lawful evidence is irresponsible and unacceptable,” the statement read.
The group denied any involvement in unlawful or armed activities and termed the claims “false and malicious,” stating that such allegations were being used to “demonise entire communities” and distort facts for political propaganda and public manipulation.
“It is deeply concerning that such statements seek to exploit sensitive incidents, communal emotions, and national security concerns for divisive objectives. Public platforms and student organisations must act responsibly and uphold peace, moral values, and factual integrity instead of spreading narratives that may incite hostility and social unrest,” it added.
NSCN-IM further said that no individual or organisation has the authority to pronounce guilt without due process of law adding that such “baseless allegations against communities and groups without conclusive judicial determination amount to defamation and incitement.”
“Attempts to threaten political consequences or create fear through provocative language are dangerous and detrimental to any democratic harmony,” it added.
The Naga Political Group further issued a stern warning that the continued circulation of false, defamatory, communal, and inflammatory statements against any community or organisation must cease immediately and that “any repetition of such irresponsible conduct may compel appropriate legal, constitutional, and administrative actions under applicable national azha.”
It further urged the Indian authorities, civil society organisations, student bodies, and the media to avoid one-sided narratives and instead work collectively toward justice, peace, and stability for all people.