RPF President addresses people on 47th ‘Independence Demand Day’

On the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), observed as ‘Independence Demand Day’ to be observed tomorrow, RPF President Mm. Ngouba paid tribute to those who had lost their lives in what he described as the struggle for the freedom of Manipur and its people.
In a message issued today, Mm. Ngouba stated that although the Constitution of India contains the principles of secularism and socialism, the Indian State had allegedly failed to practise them sincerely. He claimed that policies pursued in the name of caste hierarchy, liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation had disadvantaged peasants and workers, and further alleged that religion had been used as a political instrument.
The RPF President also commented on India’s foreign policy, stating that internal challenges had affected its regional and global standing. Referring to groupings such as SAARC, I2U2 and the QUAD, he claimed that India was attempting to reposition itself through alternative multilateral and minilateral frameworks. He further alleged that India’s approach towards neighbouring South Asian countries was increasingly being viewed as a dual policy of partnership and domination.
Citing developments in countries such as Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, he claimed that smaller South Asian nations were seeking to safeguard their strategic autonomy and diversify external partnerships. He also referred to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, stating that regional dynamics had contributed to what he described as unease over India’s regional posture.
On Myanmar, Mm. Ngouba alleged that India was pursuing a two-track policy in its engagement with both the Government and resistance groups. He referred to reports concerning an invitation extended to certain Myanmar organisations for a seminar in New Delhi in November 2025 and subsequent developments. He claimed that perceptions within Myanmar and parts of Southeast Asia had led to declining confidence in India’s “Act East Policy”.
Turning to the situation in Manipur, the RPF President reiterated the organisation’s commitment to what he termed a liberation movement, stating that the struggle had continued for 47 years. He alleged that the 2023 Kuki–Meitei conflict had not been spontaneous and criticised sections of the national media for their coverage. Referring to an incident reported in February 2026 at Litan in Ukhrul district, he claimed that community leaders had taken steps towards dialogue, while also alleging involvement of security forces in certain instances of violence.
He further alleged that divisive tactics were being used to weaken unity in the region and urged people not to be influenced by what he termed propaganda. The RPF President called upon the public to extend support and cooperation to the organisation and stated that the group had evolved into what he described as a politically mature movement capable of engaging in wider regional affairs.
Concluding his message, Mm. Ngouba conveyed greetings to CorCom and allied organisations, as well as to individuals supporting their stated cause.
The message ended with slogans in support of the RPF, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), and the people.