COCOMI vows to root out narco-terrorists
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 21 2023:
In a public meeting organised by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) in association with women vendors of Khwairamband Keithel, heartfelt tributes were paid to those who lost their lives during the ongoing crisis in the state.
The meeting also adopted several resolutions, with a focus on battling the threat posed by Chin-Kuki narco-terrorist aggressors and safeguarding the territorial integrity of Manipur.
According to a statement of COCOMI regarding the public meeting, the fight to protect the state's territory and the Meetei community from the aggression by Chin-Kuki nar co-terrorists, aiming to transform Manipur into a second Golden Triangle, is evolved into a complex situation.
The resolutions reached during the meeting include the commitment to unite against the illegal immigrant Chin-Kuki narco-terrorist aggressors under a common strategy, resolving any dif^ ferences of opinion among the public and recognising the fight as one between Manipuris and immigrant Chin-Kuki narco-terrorist aggressors.
COCOMI also pledged to oppose any efforts to establish separate admin istration by dividing Manipur and exert pressure on the government in this regard.
The participants resolved to drive out all Chin-Kuki infiltrators and confront any challenges that may arise from this fight.
Additionally, they expressed a collective determination to revive Manipur's depleted forest cover caused by the narco-terrorists and restore the region's natural ecology and envirornment to its former glory.
The meeting participants emphasised the importance of pressuring both the Central and state governments to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) using either 1951 or 1961 as the base year.
They also demanded measures for the rehabilitation and secure resettlement of all displaced individuals to their places of origin and urged a thorough investigation into the root causes of the ongoing crisis to restore peace based on justice.
Furthermore, COCOMI highlighted the significance of upholding the moral values espoused in Chainarol Puya, guiding every participant in the fight against narco-terrorism to demonstrate good character and conduct.
The meeting attendees also pledged to promote work culture within the community to improve the state's economy and agricultural practices, ensuring green paddy fields throughout the year.
They firmly opposed any disruptions to trade activities or bandhs that could harm the state's economy and called for a special session of the state legislative assembly to discuss the crisis.
During the public meeting, COCOMI coordinator Jeeten-dra Ningomba stressed the need for a unified and strategic approach in tackling the crisis and emphasised the necessity for the public to reconsider their actions, while observing that taking individual decisions by local clubs or groups without following a common strategy has diverted the course of the core issue.
He also stressed on the need for a strict code to be followed so that there is no negative impact on the movement.
He also observed that a sound economy is crucial to sustain the movement against the powerful narco-terrorist group.
He acknowledged that this fight requires courage, unity, a common strategy, as well as a political will from the government.
COCOMI assistant coordinator Joychandra Konthou-jam raised concerns over the Prime Minister's silence on the matter, demanding that the Central government to control the violence within seven days failing which the Government of India shall bear the responsibility of any consequences.
He criticised the selective statements made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a viral video after 78 days of silence and asserted that the crisis was instigated by Chin Kuki narco-ter-rorists aiming for a separate Kukiland, a vision that will never be realised.
Joychandra urged the people of Manipur to teach these terrorist groups a lesson for their inhumane acts.
He called on every Manipuri to join the fight to protect the territory of their motherland, emphasising that this was not a time to retreat but to stand firm and defend Manipur's territory.
Joychandra also proposed the involvement of a third party to resolve the crisis, suggesting that the Government of India should take necessary measures to address the situation's impact on development.
He raised concerns about how the crisis is hindering the race for development, particularly affecting farmers' security and ability to carry out their agricultural activities, which are often confined to the monsoon season.
Agriculture being vital for the state's food security and economy, sabotaging these aspects is considered a grave crime, Joychandra said and called on the state government to face these challenges with determination.
Overall, the public meeting provided a platform for the community to come together, discuss critical issues, and collectively forge a path towards restoring peace, stability, and the prosperity of Manipur.
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