KUKI ZO HMARS
Mend Manipur, for India's sake
Violence persists in Manipur between Kuki-Zo-Hmars and Meiteis, leading to displacement and deaths. Lack of political intervention exacerbates the situation.
More Kuki bodies announce poll boycott in Manipur following fresh incidents of violence
The Global Kuki-Zomi-Hmar Women community, a group of Kuki-Zo women, including journalists, social workers, former Outer Manipur MP Kim Gangte and leaders of the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar women's forums in Delhi, had earlier written to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, informing him of its decision to boycott the polls.
MHA sends Manipur ten mine protected QRF vehicles in light of months-long ethnic strife
These mine protected QRF vehicles would greatly help in protecting the security forces while performing their duties at vulnerable spots, the official said, adding that the state government continues to take up initiatives for strengthening security measures and the protection of lives and properties.
Ten Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs condemn Manipur assembly’s resolution to urge Centre for SOO pact abrogation
Ten MLAs were not in assembly while the resolution was passed on Thursday. They stated, “We the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs would like to condemn and place on record our dissent and disapproval of this one-sided resolution emanating from prejudice, bias and hatred for our community that reflects a myopic view on the issue.
Manipur govt gives nod to increase allowance of Manipur Police Commandos, other state forces in vulnerable areas
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh announced the same on X, “The state Cabinet approved to increase the allowance for our brave Manipur Police Commando and other state forces in vulnerable areas. Effective immediately, the allowance for Manipur Police Commando will be increased by Rs 5,000, while the state forces in vulnerable areas will receive an increment of Rs 3,000.”
Advocating for the well-being of Zo people amidst Meitei radical challenges: Zomi Council Steering Committee's memorandum to PM
The Zomi Council Steering Committee (ZCSC) submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister highlighting the plight of the Zo people - the Hmars, the Kuki-Zos and the nine Zomi tribes - who continue to bear the brunt of Meitei radicals. The memorandum described how the Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei militia group, have influenced Meitei MLAs and MPs to take an Oath favoring their desires. The entire Oath-taking exercise testified the collapse of democracy in Manipur. The ZCSC letter also requested the creation of a Separate Administration for the Zo people, the restoration of AFSPA in Manipur Valley, and the disarming of Meitei militias.
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Members of the 'Zo United' stage rally demanding separate administration
Albert Renthlei Convenor of the Zo United stated that the rally is to speed up the demand for separate administration for the Kuki, Zomi , Hmar and Mizo ( ZOs) while progress towards the grant of separate administration has been slow.
Members of the 'Zo United' stage rally demanding separate administration
Manipur: Thousands of people marched in nine towns, cities and 17 villages across the country during a nationwide rally to demand a separate administration for Kuki-Zo kindred tribes in Manipur
Manipur Assembly removes three Kuki MLAs from key positions of various committees
Three Kuki community MLAs have been replaced as Chairman of various committees in the Manipur State Legislative Assembly. Mayanglambam Rameshwar Singh has been appointed as Chairman of the Committee on Public Undertakings. Losii Dikho has been appointed as Chairman of the Committee on Government Assurance. Two belonged to the Meitei community and one from Naga.
Mizoram elections: The issue that split BJP and MNF, spurred Congress
Around 13,000 people from Manipur have taken shelter in Mizoram. These people, belonging to the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar community, share the same ethnicity as the people of Mizoram as well as the same religion, Christianity. The riots have reconfigured the political equations in Mizoram and now are one of the biggest issues in the polls.
Tribal organizations and MLAs in Manipur demand withdrawal of police commandos amid allegations of atrocities
Tribal organizations and ten tribal MLAs in Manipur have called for the withdrawal of Manipur Police Commandos from Moreh and other tribal-inhabited areas due to allegations of unprofessional conduct and atrocities. They claim that the police commandos initiated a search operation following the killing of a Sub-Divisional Police Officer in Moreh by suspected militants.
As Mizos gear up for polls, focus on Manipur effect, drug menace, joblessness
The Manipur ethnic clashes will have ramifications in the Mizoram polls. Around 13,000 people from Manipur have taken shelter in Mizoram. These people, belonging to the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar community, share the same ethnicity as the people of Mizoram. In Manipur, ten tribal MLAs, including 7 belonging to BJP, and various tribal organisations, including the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum and Kuki Inpi Manipur, have been demanding a separate administration (equivalent to a state) for the tribals since May 12.
Manipur to have 'spillover' effect on Mizoram polls
The ethnic clashes in Manipur have caused a spillover effect on Mizoram, where thousands of refugees from Manipur have sought refuge. This has heightened sentiments in Mizoram, as the refugees belong to tribes that share the same ethnicity as the people of Mizoram. The issue of the refugees and the unification of the Zo community will be a key factor in the upcoming elections in Mizoram.
Zomi Committee writes to Prime Minister Modi refuting spying allegations against the Zo people
The Zomi Council Steering Committee (ZCSC) has submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister of India, objecting to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) case and seeking a political solution for the Zo people in Manipur. The memorandum refutes allegations of infiltration and a transnational conspiracy by the Zo people and highlights the changing narratives of the Meitei community to discredit the Zo people. It also emphasizes the denial of outside involvement in the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur.
No resolution adopted by the assembly will be binding in Kuki areas: Manipur's Kuki bodies
Kuki bodies in Manipur on Sunday stated that no resolution adopted by the assembly will be binding in Kuki areas, while asking 10 MLAs from the community to refrain from attending assembly session on August 29, 2023.
Local communities in violence-hit Manipur screen Bollywood hits to defy two-decade long ban against 'Indianisation'
The Kuki-Zomi-Hmar-Zo community in Manipur celebrated Independence Day with an open-air screening of Bollywood hits. The event, organized at the Tuithaphai joint headquarters of the Hmar Students' Association, was aimed to oppose anti-national terror groups. Movies like "Kuch Kuch Hota Hain" and "Uri: The Surgical Strike" were part of the Bollywood lineup, and the open-air theatre was erected on the campus of the student organization in an area affected by ethnic violence.
FIR against author of book on 'Anglo-Kuki War From 1917 to 1919'
The Federation of Haomee stated in the FIR that action be initiated against the author and distribution of the book be banned. The FIR states that the book was not based on any factual basis and evidence.
Union Home Ministry must give details of illegal infiltrators from Myanmar: Kuki MLAs of Manipur
In a statement these MLAs stated, “While our people are still reeling under relentless attacks on our villages by Meitei militia led by Manipur Police, it is disheartening that the Union Home Minister should state in Parliament that the ethnic cleansing on Kuki -Zomi Hmar people is a disturbance caused by infiltration from Myanmar post the 2021 Junta takeover.
Kuki MLAs likely to skip assembly as violence continues in Manipur
Without Kuki representation, analysts said it is unlikely that any meaningful discussion on the ethnic rioting could be made which has engulfed Manipur for the last three months claiming more than 160 lives.
Another tribal body in Manipur rejects dialogue with CM Biren Singh
Earlier, Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) has declined to talk to the chief minister. After meeting Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Sunday, Singh said that efforts to restore peace would be further intensified involving all.
Over 7,500 people from violence-hit Manipur flee to Mizoram
Mizoram shares a 95-km-long border with Manipur. The hill areas of Manipur adjoining Mizoram are inhabited by Kukis, who share ethnic and cultural ties with the Mizos. The violence broke out in Manipur on May 3 after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the ten hill districts of the state to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
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