Kom will maintain neutrality: KUM
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 11 2023:
With reference to its press statement issued on July 8, Manipur Awang Chingkhei Kanba Club & Meira Paibi Apunba Lup (MACKCMAL) informed that Kom .Union Manipur (KUM) president Serto Aho Kom and senior advisor K Paohminglen visited the MACKCMAL office to discuss the issue and came to an understanding.
A joint release issued by MACKCMAL chairman L Babu and KUM president Serto Aho Kom, the latter informed that the Kom community has been maintaining neutrality ever since the unfortunate ethnic conflict broke out since May 3 and will remain so.
Serto clarified to MACKCMAL and the people that Kom is not related with the destruction of temples and assault on Meiteis and further appealed to contact KUM if there is any misunderstanding involving the community.
Meanwhile, MACKCMAL chairman L Babu appealed all concerned not to spread rumours.