Special Correspondent
Ukhrul, Feb 9:
The Tangkhul Shanao Long (TSL) has strongly condemned the Manipur government’s refusal to revoke the transfer order of Smt. Zuringla Kengoo, IAS, from the post of Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Ukhrul district. Despite repeated appeals and public outcry, the state authorities have remained unresponsive, triggering concerns over administrative accountability.
In a press release issued by TSL President Eli / Ql.Thingreiphi Lungharwoshi, the organization revealed that it had met Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on January 31, 2025, to formally demand the cancellation of Kengoo’s transfer order (Order No. MSCDP-1/20/2023-DP-DP). Acknowledging the strong public sentiment, the Chief Minister had assured them that the matter would be reconsidered. Consequently, the public agitation was temporarily put on hold from February 1, 2025.
However, despite this assurance, the Chief Secretary of Manipur, upon returning to office on February 5, 2025, refused to meet the TSL delegation, avoiding discussions on the issue even after repeated attempts on February 6, 2025. TSL decried this deliberate evasion, calling it an “unacceptable and alarming disregard for public concerns.”
The organization further criticized the abrupt manner in which the transfer order was enforced, requiring the senior IAS officer to vacate her position within 24 hours. TSL argued that such a decision, made without public consultation, reflects an arbitrary use of power that undermines administrative fairness.
Emphasizing that the people of Ukhrul had placed their trust in Kengoo’s leadership during these “challenging and chaotic times,” TSL warned that the failure of the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary to address this issue could lead to serious consequences.
Declaring that it had exhausted all diplomatic channels, TSL has now placed the matter in the hands of the public, urging citizens to stand united against what it calls an “injustice” to the district. The organization reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for Ukhrul’s interests and hinted at potential mass protests if the government continues to ignore public demand.
