NEFIS condemns State Govt's lack of efforts
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 13 2023:
North East Forum For International Solidarity (NEFIS) has strongly condemned the State Government for failing to ensure peace and normalcy in Manipur.
In a release, NEFIS implored all the communities of Manipur to maintain communal harmony and reconcile their differences through dialogue.
"The present situation of conflict between communities is due to the role of State Government in causing animosity among different communities for cheap political motives.
The complete failure of the State institutions and indifference of the State Police in stopping violence have led to the death of many people, destruction of homes, and displacement of people", it alleged.
NEFIS also asserted that in communal conflicts, it is the poor and labouring masses who suffer while political profits are reaped by the ruling elites having vested interest.
"Some hatemongers are spreading communal hatred and threatening communal harmony in the State.
This is a serious issue that is exacerbating the volatile situation in the State, and it is feared that it might go out of control.
It is imperative that the State ensure there is no vilification of any community and social justice is not denied to any community", it added.
NEFIS further condemned the alleged role of Manipur Government in creating such a situation where different communities found themselves at loggerheads with each other.