After the formation of the new government in Manipur, the situation has once again become tense. Some tribal organizations are angry with the involvement of two MLAs in the government formation process in Churachandpur district of the state. In protest against this, a complete bandh was announced on Friday. Due to this bandh, life in the Kuki-dominated district is completely affected. Strict security arrangements have been made in the district.
Tribal organizations called bandh
Kuki Students Organization had announced a 24-hour bandh from Friday midnight. At the same time, another organization ‘Joint Forum of Seven’ also called for a bandh from 6 am to 6 pm. Due to the bandh, markets remained completely closed and vehicles did not ply on the roads. Very few people also reached government offices and schools. The maximum impact of the bandh was seen in Tuibong area of the district headquarters. In view of the tension in the district, additional security forces have been deployed at important places. On Friday morning, people supporting the bandh came out on the streets with sticks in their hands. Meanwhile, Kuki Women’s Human Rights Organization has also announced a big rally on Friday afternoon to protest against the MLAs.
There was a clash a day ago
Earlier on Thursday evening, there was a clash between the crowd and security forces near Tuibong Forest Gate. The mob threw stones at the security forces, following which lathicharge and tear gas shells were used to disperse them. The clash continued till 3 am on Friday, in which two protesters were reported injured.
Why did this controversy start?
This entire controversy started when MLAs N Sanate and LM Khaute had reached Imphal on Wednesday. He was part of the NDA team that staked claim to form the government. Both these MLAs along with Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen had also participated virtually in the assembly session on Thursday. Some organizations are angry about this.
At the same time, the Indigenous Tribes Advocacy Committee has warned. The committee has said that any attempt to intimidate MLA N Sanate or damage his property will be considered an insult to the tribals of Pherjawal and Jiribam districts. The committee also said that this incident should not lead to enmity between the Hmar, Kuki and Zomi tribes.