ATSUM appeals for sanity, peace
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, March 29 2023:
Following the inter-village clash that hurt at least 30 yesterday, the All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) has appealed to both the Leilon Vaiphei and Konsakhul village to de-escalate tension and maintain peace.
It is a matter of great concern that such a clash had taken place between Leilon Vaiphei and Konsakhul village yesterday.
Both sides should exercise restraint and ease the tension, ATSUM said.
At a time when there should be unity and understanding among the tribal people in the State, such violent incidents between the two tribal villages is unfortunate and undesirable, added ATSUM.
ATSUM also recalled that villagers of Konsakhul and Leilon Vaiphei have been living in peace and harmony as good neighbors for the past hundred years.
It is known that the two villages shared a long history of friendship where they partook in each other's social and cultural events and helped each other during good times and bad times, it added.
It also stated that there never has been enmity and hostility between them in the past and such a bond of friendship is something to be treasured and cherished at all times, said ATSUM adding it is unfortunate that hostile feelings and misunderstandings have emerged between the two villages in recent times.
The two villages should come to the negotiating table and settle their problems amicably.
They need to confine their problem within their boundaries and be wary of organizations or groups whose sole intention is to fan enmity between tribal communities, it stated.
ATSUM also urged the authorities concerned and the State Government to handle the case with utmost sincerity in order to prevent the situation from escalating any further.