In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Kuki Inpi criticized the MLA’s visit to the Litan Sareikhong relief camp
The Kuki Inpi Manipur, the apex body representing the Kuki tribes, has issued a strong condemnation of recent visits by BJP MLA Y. Khemchand to Kuki villages in Naga-dominated areas, describing them as insincere, provocative, and politically motivated.
In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Kuki body criticized the MLA’s visit to the Litan Sareikhong relief camp, which was accompanied by a heavy security presence, calling it a gesture that “feels neither reassuring nor welcome” amid ongoing ethnic tensions. The purpose of his subsequent visit to Grihang village was also questioned, with the statement noting a lack of clarity about his discussions or objectives.
The Kuki Inpi accused Khemchand of performing political theatrics, aimed at creating a false narrative of normalcy in the region and projecting himself as a bold political figure within the Meitei community. The statement further highlighted the MLA’s silence during the recent conflict, calling his calls for peace “crocodile tears.”
The apex Kuki body urged the central government to prioritize justice over political gimmicks, emphasizing that meaningful security and political guarantees are essential. It reiterated that a Separate Administration for the Kuki-Zo people remains the most appropriate and just response to the community’s suffering during the recent violence.
The statement comes amid a fragile post-conflict environment in Manipur, where ethnic tensions between hill communities and the Meitei population remain unresolved.
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