Centre's approach to Manipur crisis violates Constitutional rights, alleges RK Meghen
Source: The Sangai Express

Moirang, August 06 2026: Peace Committee Kangleipak Manipur advisor and former rebel leader RK Meghen alias Sanayaima on Thursday alleged that the Central Government's approach to the ethnic violence in Manipur, which has continued for over three years, amounts to a violation of the people's fundamental rights to life and property guaranteed under the Constitution of India and runs contrary to the spirit of the United Nations' Responsibility to Protect (R2P) principle.

He made the remarks while addressing a memorial stone unveiling ceremony held at Ningthoukhong Mathak Maning in honour of six persons who lost their lives in the ongoing ethnic violence.

The programme was organised under the Peace Committee Kangleipak Manipur's "Special 50" initiative, under which memorial stones are being erected for those killed in the conflict Addressing the gathering, RK Meghen said the initiative is aimed at preserving the memory of those who sacrificed their lives during the violence and ensuring that future generations remain aware of the tragic consequences of the conflict.

He said the memorials are intended to instil in the younger generation the resolve that such incidents should never be allowed to recur.

He appealed to the present generation to make sincere efforts to prevent the violence from escalating further and to work collectively towards restoring peace at the earliest.

Continued killings, displacement and suffering, he said, would leave an unbearable burden on future generations and make it increasingly difficult for them to live in peace.

Criticising the Centre's handling of the crisis, RK Meghen alleged that the Government has largely projected the situation as a conflict between two communities and appeared to be waiting for the violence to subside on its own rather than taking decisive steps to stop it.

He claimed that instead of making earnest efforts to facilitate dialogue and negotiations between the two sides to find a lasting solution, the Government had allowed the conflict to continue without adequate intervention.

The memorial stones unveiled on the occasion were dedicated to Pukhrambam Abinash of Ningthoukhong Ward No 6, Meisnam Malemnganba of Ward No 9, Gurumayum Bony of Ward No 9, Okram Khomei of Shantipur, Ward No 2, Pukhrambam Ongbi Pishakmacha Devi of Ward No 4, and Pukhrambam Birchandra of Ward No 4, all of whom lost their lives during the ongoing ethnic violence.

The programme was attended by State Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Bishnupur Deputy Commissioner Pooja Elangbam, family members of the deceased, members of Peace Committee Kangleipak Manipur Special 50, Arambai Tenggol volunteers and several other eminent personalities.

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