Ground works for talks with SoO group on
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Imphal, November 26 2012:
The ground works for the talks between the Government and the Kuki militant outfits are underway and the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) has been informed about this development by the Government.
KNO spokesman Seilen Haokip disclosed to Newmai News Network this evening that the files have been processed by the Government as part of the ground works for the talks.
"We have been informed by the Manipur Government officials that the files have been processed and that hectic ground works are underway for the talks to start," stated the KNO leader.
When asked if officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) have directly contacted the KNO, Seilen Haokip said, "No, we have not been intimated by the MHA officially nor do we have any knowledge of the Central officials visiting Manipur." When asked if the KNO is hopeful of the talks, Seilen Haokip said, "Talks are inevitable as we have reached this stage now" .
Meanwhile, Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has said that the Kukis do not claim others' lands.
When asked by Newmai News Network today about the numerous statements from Naga organisations pertaining to territories, KSDC leader George Guite said, "We are not claiming other peoples' lands.
Our claims on lands are supported by documentary proofs.
It is a historical fact that whatever land we claimed belong to the Kukis.
We will never do what is not legitimate." George Guite further said that the Kukis avoid any communal approach.
Meanwhile, the KSDC is minutely following the development in connection with the proposed talks between the Government and the Kuki outfits.
"We are closely observing and we are looking forward for talks.
We are hopeful of the talks taking place but at the moment we cannot say anything but only to see for some days whether the government is sincere in its approach or not," said George Guite.
The KSDC had called 'public blockade' from November 17 evening to press for the talks with the two umbrella organisations of the Kuki militants�KNO and UPF�but suspended its agitation on November 22 following an assurance from the government that the talks would be started after the ongoing Parliament Seesion.