The KSO has announced a 12-hour public curfew across the hill district to prevent unrest and ensure security. The KSO reaffirmed the sanctity of the buffer zone, insisting no Meitei security personnel be deployed in the hills.
BY PC Bureau
September 12 — As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit Manipur on September 13, the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Churachandpur, has issued a strong directive cautioning Meiteis against traveling to the hill district during the high-profile trip. The student body reiterated that the sanctity of the buffer zone remains intact and declared that no Meitei security personnel should enter Churachandpur for duty — and vice versa.
The KSO’s statement comes with the imposition of a public curfew in Churachandpur from 5:00 pm on September 12 until the morning of September 13. The order prohibits loitering, assembling, or any form of activity during the period, with shops and businesses along Tidim Road also directed to remain shut. The measure, the organisation said, was necessary to prevent any untoward incidents and ensure public safety during the Prime Minister’s visit.
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Despite the tense warnings, preparations for Modi’s visit are continuing. Nearly 17 to 18 tribes are expected to participate in a cultural showcase, wearing their traditional attire to welcome the Prime Minister — the first to set foot in the region in nearly four decades.
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The visit is also expected to include an interaction with internally displaced persons (IDPs), many of whom have languished in relief camps since the outbreak of ethnic violence in May 2023. Over 67,000 people remain displaced, grappling with poor living conditions, limited access to healthcare, and uncertain prospects for rehabilitation.
While civil society leaders see the visit as an opportunity to highlight tribal grievances and aspirations, the KSO’s stern message underscores the fragile peace and deep mistrust between communities. Whether Modi’s visit can move beyond symbolism to address justice, reconciliation, and the plight of displaced families remains the critical test.
