The United Naga Council (UNC) has cautioned the Government of India against making any settlement in Manipur without consulting the Nagas. In a memorandum submitted to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, the council clearly asserted that Nagas will not accept any disintegration of its area while attempting to address any appeal or appeal for demand by any community.

“… breaking up of Naga area or adversely affecting the Nagas in any way will have serious ramification that will provoke further senseless violence with the different communities,” UNC warned.

Government of India must uphold the sanctity of the historic Framework Agreement in letter and spirit for enduring a peaceful coexistence of India and the Nagas to expeditiously translate the same into a political reality, it said.

Ten members of the Manipur Legislative Assembly from the Kuki community have sought for separate administration under the Constitution of India citing that ‘To live amidst the Meitei again is as good as death for our people,’ and alleging the Manipur government of ‘miserably’ failing to protect the Kuki tribal community.

The council also hoped that the Central Government will end the prevailing “madness” in the State “with an iron hand” and with its “resources and power”.

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Briefly highlighting the situation in Manipur, UNC stated that bloodshed, lawlessness and insanity has overshadowed the rule of law since 3 May 2023 and that all communities have been affected by the mayhem.

Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in the State on the evening of 29 May and has since then held several meetings with the State cabinet, security forces and civil society organisations representing Meiteis, Kukis and other communities in Manipur.

On Wednesday he travelled to Moreh and Kangpokpi.

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