KIM lauds DoNER Minister
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Kangpokpi, June 11 2015 :
Kuki Inpi Manipur, the apex body of the Kukis, on Thursday met Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr.Jitendra Singh and RN Ravi, Chairman of Joint Intelligent Committee (JIC) at Old Secretariat (South Block) Conference Hall.
The Kuki delegation comprised of Kuki Inpi Manipur President Thangkhosei Haokip and General Secretary Khaimang Chongloi.
The delegation and the DoNER minister along with JIC chief discussed various issues confronting the Kuki community.
The Kuki Inpi leaders while condemning the ambush on Indian Army in Chandel District conveyed condolence message and also shared the grief and pain of the bereaved family members of the soldiers.
The leaders also appealed the minister and the JIC chief to ensure safety of innocent civilians particularly in the affected villages during the operation carried out against armed cadres in the Chandel District.
The Kuki apex body also said that it was "demoralizing" to note that no political dialogue has been initiated till now with the Kuki armed groups who are now under Suspension of Operation (SoO) since signing of the tripartite agreement with the Government of India and the State Government since 2008 .
The two Kuki leaders also asked the Government to begin early political dialogue with the Kuki groups under SoO.
They urged the Government to extend pacts with the KNO too.