The Save Indigenous People of Manipur (SIPOM) has called for the resignation of Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand, alleging that the state government has failed to protect the indigenous people of Manipur and is not taking adequate measures to address the issue of illegal immigration.
In a statement, SIPOM alleged that the prolonged crisis in Manipur was linked to the entry and settlement of illegal immigrants, claiming that successive governments had failed to take timely action to identify and address the issue. It further alleged that the violence that erupted on May 3, 2023, and the subsequent developments had exposed the failure of the authorities to deal with the problem.
SIPOM also raised concerns over a series of attacks and killings involving members of different indigenous communities. It claimed that 139 Meiteis had been killed since May 3, 2023, while 32 people remained unaccounted for. The organisation also cited alleged killings of Liangmai Naga, Tangkhul Naga, Rongmei Naga, Chiru and Thadou individuals in different incidents.
The organisation alleged that violence had also resulted in the burning of houses in several villages inhabited by Liangmai Nagas. It named K. Lungwiram, Thonglang Naga Village, Langka, Tokpa Liangmai Naga, Liangmai Taphou, Tapon Khullen, Tapon Khunou, Makui Pipuram, Chawangkining, Makui Chamriupiu, Makui Thanamba and Makui Thebram, claiming that around 100 houses had been burnt in these villages.
Referring to recent incidents in Kamjong district, SIPOM alleged that armed Kuki groups entering from Myanmar were responsible for attacks on villages along the border. It also referred to alleged coordinated attacks at Namlee, Wanglee and Z Choro on May 7, 2026, and demanded stronger security measures along the international border.
SIPOM further alleged that developments involving Liangmai villages in the Koubru hill range, Litan and Tangkhul-inhabited areas of Kamjong were part of a broader attempt to displace indigenous communities and facilitate control over land and border trade.
Drawing parallels with the displacement of Naga communities from Moreh in 1992, the organisation warned that failure to address the developments could lead to further displacement and instability in Manipur.
SIPOM accused the present government of failing to adequately protect indigenous communities and alleged that its approach had undermined efforts to address the issue of outsiders and illegal immigration.
The organisation consequently demanded that the Chief Minister step down and argued that an alternative government should be given the responsibility of protecting the indigenous people and addressing the ongoing crisis