PREPAK to observe ‘Indian Colonialism Resistance Day 2026’

The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has announced that it will observe the 13th “Indian Colonialism Resistance Day” on April 26, 2026, across its various units, including camps and training centres, while issuing a strong statement alleging continued violence and repression in Manipur.
In a press statement issued by LeibaakNgakpa Luwang, Charge-De-Affairs of Publicity and Propaganda, the outfit alleged that Indian security forces, referred to as “Indian Occupational Forces,” have been involved in acts including killings, torture, enforced disappearances, and violence against civilians, including women and children. The statement claimed that such incidents, including those reported from Patsoi and Langjing, form the basis for observing the annual day.
The group asserted that the observance is intended to remember what it described as atrocities and to call for unity among the people to prevent recurrence.
It further stated that internal divisions, mistrust, and social discord among communities in Kangleipak have weakened collective resistance, attributing this to a loss of moral grounding and identity.
Alleging continued violence since May 3, 2023, PREPAK claimed that Kuki armed groups operating under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement have carried out attacks targeting Meetei and Tangkhul civilians, with alleged backing from the Government of India. It also linked these developments to India’s strategic interests in the region, including the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project in Myanmar.
The statement further alleged that India is engaging with armed groups such as the People’s Defence Force (PDF), KNA (B), and other groups operating along the India–Myanmar border as part of a broader geopolitical strategy, and accused it of using such groups to counter resistance movements in the WESEA region.
Citing recent incidents, the outfit alleged that civilians, including women and children, have been killed in attacks in areas such as Tronglaobi, TM Kasom, and Jiribam. It described these incidents as acts of terrorism and accused India of supporting such actions, claiming violations of international humanitarian law, including principles under the Geneva Conventions and the Geneva Conventions Act, 1960.
The group also referred to the International Convention against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries (1989), alleging that the use of armed groups as proxies violates international norms. It drew parallels with the historical Seven Years Devastation, warning of potential long-term instability arising from ongoing conflicts.
PREPAK further accused the Government of India of enacting laws such as the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 to suppress dissent and alleged that such provisions have enabled excesses by security forces. It also criticised recent actions by the Manipur Police and central forces, including alleged suppression of protests and expanded powers under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The statement claimed that efforts are being made to instigate fresh ethnic tensions among communities, including Kuki–Meetei and Kuki–Naga groups, while recalling past conflicts such as Naga–Kuki and Meetei–Pangal clashes. It alleged that such divisions are being used to weaken unity among local communities.
Calling for unity, the outfit urged all communities to come together to safeguard what it described as their collective future, warning that continued division could lead to marginalisation. It appealed to the public to participate in torch rallies on April 26 as part of the observance.