Mizoram CM an accomplice of Meitei displacement: PAPPM
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 28 2023: The People's Alliance for Peace and Progress, Manipur (PAPPM) has accused Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga Chawngthu of being an accomplice to the forced displacement of Meiteis from Chin-Kuki dominated areas.

The participation of Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga Chawngthu in the solidarity march held at Aizawl on July 25, demanding balkanization of Manipur was not only provocative but also highly irresponsible, the PAPPM remarked in a statement.

Such a provocation is completely uncalled for from someone holding a position of great Constitutional responsibility.

Instead of the provocative act, he could have focused on promoting peace and normalcy in Manipur, which would have been appreciated by the people of Manipur.

Unfortunately, his action only added fuel to the already volatile situation in the State, it said.

By participating in the rally which displayed abusive and slanderous words about Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, he has become an accomplice to the "forced displacements" of Meiteis from Chin-Kuki dominated areas by Chin-Kuki Militants and their supporters and their attempt to villainize N Biren Singh and Meiteis to cover up their crimes, it said.

It has now become a common knowledge that the forced displacement of Meiteis and subsequent acts of violence was a pre-planned act to ensure illegal poppy plantation and opium manufacturing without interference from the Government of Manipur.

"Zoramthanga is also well aware of mass poppy cultivation in the forest areas of Mizoram, which he hardly interferes with.

From the look of it, we believe he's a partner to the crime that threatens India's National security", it alleged.

It is also quite evident that he is using the ongoing tension in Manipur for political gain in Mizoram's forthcoming elections by projecting himself as a champion for the cause of the Kuki-Chin-Mizo people.

By projecting himself as a champion for the cause, he must also realize that he has become a complicit to the crimes that Kuki-Chin militants have committed and he has become a supporter of narco-terrorism which is unfolding in North-East India.

His action of exploiting a human tragedy for political gain is highly condemnable, it said.

We also understand that Zoramthanga has taken a solid stand of encouraging refugees from Myanmar which will jeopardize not only the future of Mizo people but for the whole North East, it added.

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