Kuki Inpi Manipur Calls for Union Territory

The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has condemned the violence against the Kuki-Zo people, which has been ongoing since May 3, 2023. In a strong statement, KIM calls for the establishment of a Union Territory for the Kuki-Zo community to ensure their survival and constitutional rights amid escalating tensions.

BY PC Bureau

The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has strongly rejected allegations made by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), which claimed that the Kuki-Zo community instigated the ongoing conflict in the state. KIM condemned these accusations as baseless propaganda, aimed at distorting historical facts and diverting attention from what they described as a systematic ethnic cleansing of the Kuki-Zo people. In an official statement, KIM accused radical elements of orchestrating a violent campaign against the Kuki-Zo population. The organization noted that the conflict, which began on May 3, 2023, has led to widespread devastation, including the burning of villages, looting of property, and the deaths of hundreds of innocent civilians.

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“This is not just a conflict; it is genocide,” KIM asserted, further accusing radical forces of using state machinery and private militias to pursue an agenda of annihilation. The group pointed to a June 7, 2023, declaration by radical leaders, which they claim intensified the violence, framing it as a “Manipuri National War” against the Kuki-Zo community.

Press Release
25th January 2025

CONDEMNATION against the outrageous and absurd claim by COCOMI pic.twitter.com/IzrjDYwVlJ

— Kuki Inpi (@Kuki_Inpi) January 25, 2025

In response to the escalating violence, KIM issued a firm demand for the creation of a Union Territory for the Kuki-Zo community, calling it essential for ensuring the safety, survival, and constitutional rights of their people. “The establishment of a Union Territory is no longer a political debate but a vital necessity for our survival,” KIM declared, stressing that the Kuki-Zo community can no longer endure further marginalization or violence.

The organization also called for an immediate halt to hostilities and propaganda from COCOMI and radical Meitei leaders. KIM warned that continued aggression would only deepen the crisis and prolong injustices in Manipur.

Janghaolun Haokip, Secretary of Information and Publicity for KIM, reiterated the organization’s commitment to resisting any efforts to erase the identity and rights of the Kuki-Zo people. “We will fight with unwavering resolve for justice, dignity, and the preservation of our heritage,” he said.