The Manipuri Meitei Association, Bangalore (MMAB) on Friday commemorated the one-year completion of the ongoing violence in Manipur with a silent prayer in Bengaluru, while announcing that a memorandum outlining a five-point solution and demanding decisive action has been submitted to the Government of India.
The five points are strengthening border security, disarming of Kuki Militants, ensuring essential supply routes, protection of Indigenous Meitei People, and investing in Manipur’s unique strengths, stated a release.
It is crucial to recognise that within each community, there exists a collective desire for peace and advancement, it mentioned. It is important to acknowledge that not everyone is an illegal immigrant or engaged in nefarious activities such as narco-terrorism and infiltration, it mentioned.
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“Many are sincere in their pursuit of peace and co-existence. However, it is also imperative to delve deeper into the complexities of the situation and address the proposed root causes perpetuated by the actual infiltrators—those who start conflicts for their own self-serving motives of power and financial gain,” it added.
The MMAB emphasised the proliferation of false narratives surrounding the genesis of the violence. However, over time, a clearer understanding of the underlying causes has emerged, raising significant concerns regarding India’s national security, it stated.
Key factors contributing to the ongoing issue include the influx of illegal immigration, particularly Chin-Kuki-Zo, into Manipur, facilitated by porous borders and the Free Movement Regime between India and Myanmar, it mentioned.
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Tensions escalate due to competition for natural resources, jobs, and reservations, disproportionately benefiting Chin-Kuki individuals, it stated.
Chin-Kuki militants and drug cartels control narco-terrorism, posing a significant threat fuelled by profits from drug trafficking, it mentioned. Kuki militants exploit the Suspension of Operation agreement to regroup, arm themselves, and establish parallel governance with external support, it added.
