The Meetei (Meitei) Tribe Union (MMTU) has extended support to the National Mega Conference being organised by the Manipur Naga Youth Organisation in New Delhi on November 28 under the theme “LIVE & LET LIVE”.
In a press release issued on Friday, MMTU Secretary Organisation Takhellambam Parijat Meitei said the conference was being organised at a critical juncture when Manipur was facing serious challenges, particularly those relating to alleged illegal immigration.
According to the MMTU, the conference aims to bring together intellectuals, civil society organisations and members of different communities residing in Manipur, along with Manipuris living in other parts of the country and abroad, to deliberate on the prevailing situation and explore a common way forward.
The union claimed that illegal immigration, particularly from Myanmar, had been continuing since 1950 and alleged that the presence of undocumented immigrants had affected Manipur’s demographic balance, political landscape, social fabric and economy.
The MMTU said the proposed conference would provide a platform for collective discussion on issues affecting the state and called for cooperation among communities in addressing the challenges facing Manipur.
It reiterated its support for the initiative, stating that dialogue and mutual understanding were necessary for peaceful coexistence among the different communities.