KNO LEH UPF POLITICAL DEMAND TOH KISAI VAIGUONTE

With the intention of documenting the recent development related to political demand of the Kuki community in Manipur, the Press Statement which was released by the President of Kuki National Organisation on August 10, 2016 is translated into Zou language as it shows a new chapter in the political movement of the Kuki people.

Photo Caption: After of lull of more than 10 years, the Central Government initiated the first ever political dialogue with the United People’s Front (UPF) and Kuki National Organization (KNO) on June 15, 2016 in New Delhi. The political talk at New Delhi was chaired by Satyendra Garg, IPS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs in the presence of Brig Prasad, Director General of Military Intelligence (DGMI), Col Amit Tewatia, DGMI, Lt Col Pankaj Shar-ma, Director General Military Operations (DGMO). Manipur State Government was represented by Dr J Suresh Babu, Addl Chief Secretary (Home). The six-member representative of United People’s Front (UPF) was led by Aaron Kipgen, spokesperson UPF while KNO Spokesperson Seilen Haokip led another six-member representatives of the Kuki National Organization (KNO).

SoO extension is in the air, Are we serious about our demand?

~ Pupu Zou

Dr Seilen Haokip, the leader of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) in his recent interaction with the Newmai News Network has indicated that the Suspension of Operation (SoO) is likely to continue after its expiry on August 22, 2014. Recently Mizoram chief minister Lal Thanhawla and representatives of KNO had a meeting with Union minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju. "The Union Home Minister of State's stand has been encouraging," said Dr Seilen Haokip. The KNO leader also disclosed that Union Home minister Rajnath Singh, though they did not meet him, had written to Union Home Secretary Anil Goswami to have 'urgent attention' of the issue. On the other hand, the UPF has also agreed to extend the SoO after its expiry on August 22.