Naga Organizations Urge Prime Minister Modi to Address Violence from Kuki Groups in Manipur
Manipur Naga bodies seek PM’s ‘personal’ intervention against armed Kuki groups aiding external aggression
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Three Naga civil society organizations in Manipur have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for urgent intervention against Kuki groups accused of violent attacks on Naga villages. They seek to expedite a resolution to the Indo-Naga peace process, citing concerns over territorial aggression and external support for the Kuki armed factions.
- 01Naga organizations petitioned PM Modi for intervention against Kuki violence.
- 02They allege Kuki groups are receiving external support for attacks.
- 03Recent assaults have displaced residents and damaged property.
- 04The groups demand a judicial inquiry into security lapses.
- 05They emphasize the need for a just political settlement for peace.
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Three Naga civil society organizations in Manipur have formally requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his urgent intervention to address what they describe as a 'sustained campaign of violence and territorial aggression' by Kuki groups against Naga villages in the hill districts. The organizations, including the United Naga Council, the Naga Women’s Union, and the All Naga Students’ Association, argue that the Kuki armed groups, allegedly supported by external forces, have conducted violent attacks, including the recent incidents on May 7, which resulted in the destruction of homes and the displacement of residents in villages such as Z. Choro and Namlee-Wanglee. They claim these actions represent a cross-border military invasion rather than mere ethnic clashes. The organizations have urged the government to uphold the 2015 Framework Agreement, which recognizes the unique history and political rights of the Naga people, and to take decisive action against the Kuki National Army-Burma and other armed factions. They also called for a judicial inquiry into the attacks and the restoration of free movement along Manipur’s highways, asserting that the government's perceived appeasement of Kuki groups undermines the peace process and national security. The memorandum stresses the importance of a fair political settlement to ensure lasting peace in the region.
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The ongoing violence and territorial disputes could lead to further instability in Manipur, affecting the safety and livelihoods of local residents.
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