Peace and harmony can be restored in the state if the central government acts sincerely and starts taking action in the right direction, former United Committee Manipur (UCM) president Sunil Karam said on Sunday.
Speaking during a one day sit-in-protest staged at Andro Bazaar on Sunday which was jointly organized by Meira Paibi Apunba Lup, Andro in collaboration with Apunba Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (AMKIL) and All Andro Shopkeepers and Vegetable Vendors’ Association, he said that violence in the state has crossed over 50 days and it is in the hands of the centre to restore peace and normalcy.
Sunil alleged that the present crisis in the state is between Kuki militants supported by Assam Rifles and Meitei villagers and not between armed Kuki Militants and Meitei villagers.
The crisis can be controlled only when the central government controls the Kuki militants under suspension of operation, he asserted, adding that the people of Manipur are confused by the silence of PM Modi and have even begun to question if Manipur is a part of India.
Kuki militants are indulging in narco-terrorism by confining to poppy cultivation under the nose of the Assam Rifles while the central government remains as a mute spectator, he alleged.
Protesters held placards that read, “stop narco-terrorism in Manipur”, “no separate administration in Manipur”, “withdraw SoO in Manipur”, “implement NRC in Manipur”, “go back Assam Rifles” and others.
