US EditionControversial Visit: Political Motives or Genuine Concern?
A Meitei MLA's visit to a Kuki relief camp aims to restart community dialogue amid ethnic clashes that have killed over 260 people, officials said.
- On Monday, a Meitei MLA from the Singjamei constituency visited the Litan Sareikhong relief camp in Ukhrul and met displaced Kuki inmates, marking the first outreach since ethnic violence began in 2023.
- Clashes since 2023 have killed more than 260 people and displaced thousands, deepening ethnic divisions, while Manipur has been under President's Rule since February after N. Biren Singh, former Chief Minister, resigned.
- H. Shimray said the outreach aims to restore peace and revive prior cordial ties, while Mr. Singh told camp inmates to pray for peace at Christmas and urged harmony for children’s future.
- Immediate reactions included a camp inmate urging the government to allow displaced people to return home, while Mr. Singh and others called for unhindered visits to villages of both communities.
- H. Shimray added that `We have been talking with Yumnam on how to start an interaction. He said there had to be a beginning`, framing the visit as a start to leader-to-leader interaction.
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