Welcomes MHA-facilitated Manipur MLAs peace meeting at New Delhi
- October 16, 2024 :: Thadou Community International -

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The Thadou Community International (TCI) would like to applaud the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, for facilitating a pivotal peace meeting in New Delhi yesterday that was participated by 20 MLAs from the Zo, Meitei and Naga communities of Manipur under the supervision of the Union Home minister, Shri Amit Shah.

This initiative, which obviously is as a part of the efforts to address the ethnic violence plaguing the state since May 3, 2023, should have happened sooner, however it should be appreciated and welcomed by all right thinking and peace-loving citizens, cutting across community or political affiliations.

Based on the press note of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), it is heartening to know that the elected representatives unanimously agreed to appeal to the people to shun violence and promote peace. The meeting is a beacon of hope for Manipur's troubled landscape.

All the MLAs who attended the meeting deserve praise for taking the right decision in showing their wisdom and leadership by demonstrating a willingness to lead the people out of doldrums with a genuine sense of courage and truth. Leaders must have the courage to tell the truth and give genuine hope to their people instead of giving misleading or deceptive messages with false hopes.

Whatever may be the aspirations and rightful demands of the different groups, violence is destructive and should not be the means. Government authorities, media groups, community leaders and all concerned groups and people must pay greater collaborative efforts in playing a role in truth-telling positive messaging in the community as opposed to violence-inciting negative messaging, narratives or rhetoric.

Violence in any manner must be shunned because more violence brings no gain but only more destruction and loss. This is especially true of the Thadou people as we are the most affected, yet silenced victims caught up in the senseless violence.

TCI urges people of all communities to join hands in engaging in meaningful dialogues for amicable solutions in the larger interest of all the people, especially the most affected ones. We have consistently advocated for peaceful resolution, justice, and respect for human rights.

The Delhi meeting marks a crucial step towards healing wounds and bringing lasting peace and development in the state. TCI would like to encourage more of such meetings in future not only between elected representatives but also between civil society organizations, community leaders, intellectuals, diasporas and members of the general public.

TCI remains committed to promoting peace, justice, and human rights. We believe that collective action and inclusive dialogue are essential to resolving the complex issues underlying the conflict.

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