KNO, UPF statement on Aimol tribe
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Siamchinthang Tangpua
Churachandpur, December 01 2015:
Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United Peoples' Front (UPF) have appealed for mutual respect and peaceful coexistence with all communities, particularly with the Tribals of Manipur.
In a joint statement, KNO Convenor Calvin H and UPF Convenor TS Haokip urged other armed groups to discontinue their adversarial activities towards the Aimol people in the interest of the larger tribal unity.
The Government of India and NSCN (I-M) has signed a framework agreement and the KNO and UPF entered a very critical stage in the peace process stating that these political developments are welcomed steps collectively taken by Government of India and the groups for political survival of the tribals and fervently appeal to all concerned to desist from taking steps that can hurt the sentiments and upset the peace process.
It may be recalled here that, on November 20, 2015 a stone monolith was erected at Aimol Satu Village, in Chandel district declaring Aimol as a Naga tribe.
This was reportedly carried out under such a pressure from certain armed groups.