The Acting President of the Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF), MM Ngouba, extended revolutionary salute to those who had laid down their lives in the struggle for the liberation of the land and its people. His message was issued on the eve of the 47th Raising Day of the outfit, which will be observed on September 25.
In the statement, Ngouba recalled that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the armed wing of the RPF, had taken up arms 47 years ago in pursuit of what it termed the liberation struggle. He stated that the movement had been shaped by unpredictable and chaotic circumstances, often dictated by the adversary’s condition, which had brought the struggle to its current stage. According to him, the present phase offered clarity not only on the situation but also on the path forward.
Ngouba drew comparisons with World War II, describing it as a defining moment in world history. He observed that the sacrifices of millions during the conflict were aimed at securing peace and prosperity for future generations and warned that the lessons of the war—particularly the rejection of oppression and colonialism—should never be forgotten.
Citing historical accounts, he said that while the West marked the beginning of the war in 1939, Asia had faced its onset earlier, with Japan’s invasion of Manchuria in 1931 and its entry into China in 1937. He added that the flames of war soon engulfed both Asia and the West. The aftermath, according to him, produced sweeping global changes designed to safeguard the lessons of the conflict. However, he maintained that the transformations were incomplete, as colonial and imperialist powers continued to exert dominance, particularly in Southeast Asia and Africa.
He credited anti-colonial struggles across the globe, supported by the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the former USSR, for enabling many nations to achieve independence. At the same time, he expressed concern that revisionist forces were now undermining those historical lessons. He cited three global developments: Japan’s alleged distortion of wartime history, what he called India’s Hindu nationalist-driven expansionism, and the United States’ pursuit of global supremacy.
According to him, Japan had gradually shifted away from its post-war pacifist stance, encouraged by Washington, while the US itself had fueled instability worldwide in pursuit of unipolar dominance after the Cold War. He argued that America’s strategy toward China had failed, claiming it had only strengthened Beijing’s role as a trusted power in Asia, Africa, and South America. As relations deteriorated, he alleged, Washington, in collaboration with Japan and other allies, had begun laying the groundwork for a “new Cold War” in Asia by stirring tensions in the Taiwan Strait, the South China Sea, and other sensitive areas.
Ngouba cautioned that the increasing military integration of Western powers in Asia, including nuclear-related deployments, risked igniting a new arms race and posed serious dangers of conflict.
The RPF also warned against what it described as Bharat’s growing involvement in global conflicts. According to the outfit, India’s participation in disputes in the South China Sea and Taiwan amounted to irresponsible meddling that could escalate into a wider confrontation. It accused India of having a record of conflicts with its neighbours and of crossing the nuclear threshold in its standoff with Pakistan, thereby aggravating global insecurity.
Referring to recent developments, the statement alleged that India’s engagements with the Philippines and its reactions to Pakistan’s military assertions revealed an intention to align with forces opposing China. It argued that such actions stemmed from a colonial mindset inherited from the British, reinforced by Hindu nationalist ideology and an aspiration for a “Greater Bharat.” The outfit further accused India of exploiting its neighbours and disregarding their sovereignty, leading to repeated conflicts in the region.
The RPF maintained that Manipur and the wider WESEA (Western South East Asia) region could not remain complacent in the face of such developments. Drawing a parallel with World War II, when Manipur became a battlefield despite its remote location, the outfit urged the people to remain vigilant. It argued that as India’s internal and external challenges grow, policies from New Delhi could result in further oppression of smaller nationalities.
The statement also pointed to India’s strategic partnership with Iran, which it described as duplicitous. It accused New Delhi of failing to condemn Israeli airstrikes on Iran in June 2025 despite being part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and further alleged that India had secretly assisted Israel even while maintaining ties with Tehran.
Reiterating its long-standing position, the RPF declared that Manipur’s independence was non-negotiable and formed part of a wider global struggle against oppression. It stated that its cause was aligned with humanity’s collective fight for equality and freedom, symbolised by its adoption of “The Internationale” as its anthem.
Concluding his message, Ngouba called on the people to unite and consolidate their strength. He asserted that the struggle for liberation had advanced further than anticipated and urged all sections of society to shoulder their responsibility in what he described as a crucial stage of the revolution.