IT News
Imphal, Feb 16:
Ten MLAs from the Kuki-Zo community, including seven from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have welcomed the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur. In a joint statement, the legislators acknowledged the Centre’s decision to place the Assembly under suspended animation and expressed hope that the Government of India would outline a comprehensive political roadmap to ensure peace and justice through a negotiated settlement.
The statement further mentioned that the MLAs looked forward to time-bound measures aimed at alleviating the suffering of conflict-affected and internally displaced people in the state.
The press release was signed by MLAs Haokholet Kipgen (Saitu), Letpao Haokip (Tengnoupal), Nemcha Kipgen (Kangpokpi), Nguranglur Sanate (Tipaimukh), Paolienlal Haokip (Saikot), Chinlunthang (Singhat), Kimneo Haokip Hangshing (Saikul), and Vungzagin Valte (Thanlon).
Meanwhile, the Kuki-Zo Council has announced plans to organize a mass rally on February 18, demanding an immediate political solution for the community. In a letter addressed to the President, as well as the Chairman and Secretary of the All Inpuis, Inpui Council, and other district-based Kuki-Zo organizations, the council stated that the rally would advocate for a separate administration with Union Territory status and a legislature for the Kuki-Zo people.
According to the announcement, the rally is scheduled to take place in Churachandpur, Lamka, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl, Jiribam, Moreh, Chandel, as well as in Delhi and the NCR region. The organizers confirmed that all preparations for the event had been completed.
