IT News
Imphal, Feb 17:
The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Manipur, urging immediate intervention in the state’s ongoing political, social, and security crisis. The committee called for decisive action to restore law and order, ensure democratic governance, and address security concerns.
COCOMI highlighted the urgency of clarifying Manipur’s constitutional status and demanded an official statement outlining the government’s measures to stabilize the situation. The organization asserted that the ongoing unrest stems from demands for a Separate Administration, while the Meetei community has no direct agenda in the conflict.
The memorandum criticized the Government of India’s Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement, alleging that it enables Kuki armed groups to engage in narco-terrorist activities. It also emphasized the need for stricter enforcement against illegal poppy cultivation in hill areas.
COCOMI called for the establishment of an elected government, security provisions for affected villages, removal of illegal settlements, and enhanced border security, including fencing of the Indo-Myanmar border. The committee also pushed for the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and a dedicated Anti-Narco Terrorism Unit in the Northeast.
The organization urged the Governor to take immediate action to protect Manipur’s territorial integrity and ensure governance stability.