IT News
Imphal, March 29:
The Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur (LNC-M), has reaffirmed that Maremei is a Liangmai village with clearly defined traditional boundaries that have existed for generations. In a statement, the council asserted that, according to Liangmai customary law, land ownership is communal, and no individual has the authority to sell land or enter into agreements such as a Compromise Deed or Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) without the consent of the village.
The council alleged that the GPRN Secretariat Kilo Affairs had issued multiple orders in October 2024, November 2024, and March 2025, which they claimed were attempts to undermine the existence of Maremei village in the Tahamzam (Senapati) area. It was further alleged that, despite this customary law, an individual identified as R.K. Remping had unlawfully collaborated with Lengkhomang Chongloi, the Chief of Kuki Taphou, to sign a Compromise Deed and an MoA on 21st May 2022 without consulting the Maremei Village Authority.
According to the council, tensions escalated when 11 houses belonging to Maremei villagers in Senapati District were allegedly vandalized on 10th January 2025. Two days later, cadres of the NSCN-IM (Maram-Thangal Region) were said to have launched an attack in collaboration with R.K. Remping and his grandsons, R.K. Roland and R.K. Roshan, during which six women reportedly faced sexual harassment.
In response to these incidents, the Liangmai Naga Council stated that it had passed a resolution during its annual assembly, highlighting the perceived subjugation and distrust by the NSCN-IM/GPRN towards the Liangmai people. As a result, the council had decided to impose a ‘No Tax Payment Stance’ against the GPRN/NSCN-IM in Manipur, effective from 25th March 2025, at Ariang Khunkhu Village in Kangpokpi District. The council declared that the tax boycott would remain in effect until the Kilo Ministry withdrew what they described as arbitrary and biased orders against the Liangmai community.
The Liangmai Naga Council also accused the GPRN of failing to protect Liangmai ancestral land and instead supporting external elements, particularly the Kukis, in encroaching upon Liangmai territory. The council maintained that it remained committed to defending the land, identity, and dignity of the Liangmai people against any form of suppression or external intrusion.
