In a strong statement issued on November 11, 2024, ten Kuki Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) have categorically refuted a claim made by the Solicitor General of India during a Supreme Court hearing on November 8. The Solicitor General had reportedly stated that "the Chief Minister is meeting all Kuki MLAs and trying to bring the situation down to get peace."
The Kuki MLAs, however, labeled the statement as a "blatant lie" and accused the Solicitor General of misleading the Hon'ble Supreme Court. "We have never had any meeting with Chief Minister N. Biren Singh since May 3, 2023, and we have no intention of meeting him in the future," the MLAs stated, adding that they hold the Chief Minister responsible for the ongoing violence and ethnic cleansing in the region, which has seen continued unrest since May 2023.
The MLAs also condemned the brutal killing of Mrs. Zosangkim Hmar on November 7, 2024, allegedly by Meitei militias, despite a heavy security presence in Jiribam district. The incident has further escalated tensions in the already volatile region. The MLAs described the killing as an act of barbarism, and emphasized that it reflects the continuing insecurity faced by the Kuki community.
Additionally, the Kuki MLAs expressed outrage over the Solicitor General's conduct, accusing him of submitting "unverified" and "unprofessional" arguments in the Supreme Court without confirming the facts. They called for accountability and clarification from the government regarding the situation in Manipur, which has seen months of ethnic violence and displacement.
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