Amid fresh violence in Manipur, the North East Students’ Organization (NESO) has appealed the Prime Minister to break his silence and visit Manipur to assess the ground situation personally and to provide security to the civilian population of both the communities especially women and children who are the most vulnerable section in this type of conflict.

“The people of Manipur need to see that their suffering is acknowledged and that concrete actions are being taken to resolve the conflict”, the NESO stated in its representation submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Expressing its deep anguish over the violence in Manipur that been going on for 16 months, the NESO pointed out “a disturbing lack of response” and urged the Government of India and Prime Minister to intervene decisively in this matter.

“The absence of strong, timely leadership and intervention has allowed the conflict to fester, further escalating the violence and suffering endured by the people,” the Organization said on PM Modi not visiting Manipur.

Further, the NESO demanded immediate attention from the highest levels of government to address the conflict, the failure of which it said will not only undermine the stability of Manipur but also poses a threat to the broader peace and security of the entire North East region. The Organization has also called for the appointment of a high-level peace committee, involving representatives from all communities, to facilitate a lasting and peaceful resolution.

The North East Students’ Organization (NESO) includes the eight students’ bodies representing the seven states of Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura and comprises of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), Garo Students’ Union (GSU), All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU), Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MP), Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) and Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF).