Imagi Meira demands SoO abrogation
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 29 2024:
A sit-in protest was organised by Imagi Meira at Khoyathong on Thursday demanding abrogation of suspension of operation (SoO) agreement with armed Kuki militants.
Speaking on the sidelines, Imagi Meira convenor Th Sujata lamented that the crisis in Manipur has been lingering for the last 10 months with Kuki militants continuously attacking Meetei villages in the fringe area.
Assam Rifles troops which are duty-bound to protect the villagers are tolerating offensives by the Kuki armed groups as they are in harmony with SoO signatory Kuki militants, she alleged and justified the demand for abrogation of SoO.
Both the ruling and the opposition should unanimously resolve in the assembly session to abrogate SoO agreement with the armed Kuki militants and the Privilege and Ethics Committee of the State Assembly should furnish preliminary report on the floor of the House and discuss the matter, she said.