Kuki MLAs seeks separate administration; following Manipur clash

GUWAHATI: In a move that could have far-reaching implications for Manipur, 10 Kuki MLAs issued a statement demanding a separate administration following the violence that has paralyzed the state over the past week.

The MLAs, including Nemcha Kipgen, Chinlunthang, Letpao Haokip, LM Khaute and Paolenlial Haokip, said: “The unabated violence in Manipur that started on May 3, 2023 by Meiteis tacitly supported by thegovernment of Manipur against Chin-Kuki-Mizohill tribes had already partitioned the state and seceded completely from the state of Manipur.

The list of signatories also included one from MLA Vungzagin Valte from Thanlon constituency in Pherzawl district, who was attacked by an angry mob on his way back from the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Thursday afternoon and has since been The situation is critical.
“Our people can no longer exist under Manipur because tribal hatred has reached such an extent that MLAs, ministers, priests, police and civil officers, common men, women and even children “Not to mention the destruction of places of worship. Living among houses and properties is as good as death for our people,” the statement said.
“Therefore, as the elected representatives of our people today we represent the sentiments of our people and support their political desire to secede from the state of Manipur. We have entered into a political dialogue with our people,” the statement said. It has also been decided to consult.

“Since the slate of Manipur has failed miserably to protect us, we want a separate administration from the Union of India under the Constitution of India and live peacefully as neighbors with the state of Manipur,” they added.