FOCS, Manipur Ima laud Assembly's decision to abrogate SoO, update NRC
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 02 2024:
The Federation Of Civil Society Organisations (FOCS), Manipur and Manipur Ima have lauded the unanimous resolution taken by the Manipur Legislative Assembly on Thursday to ask the Government of India to abrogate Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with Kuki-Zo militant groups.
In separate releases, FOCS and Manipur Ima also appreciated the Manipur Legislative Assembly for unanimously reaffirming a resolution adopted on August 5, 2022 on updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) with respect to Manipur in the interest of the State and the Nation.
FOCS said that all the people of Manipur should acknowledge their elected representatives for taking the resolution in this crucial juncture.
FOCS also expressed hope that the Government of India will honour the resolution of the Manipur Legislative Assembly and abrogate SoO with Kuki militants and implement NRC in Manipur to the interest of the State and the Nation.
Besides, Manipur Ima has strongly condemned the bomb attack at the office of All Manipur Students' Union (AMSU) inside DM University campus and arson at the offices of some organisations including United Committee Manipur (UCM) on February 24 .
Manipur Ima expressed concern over a series of unfortunate incidents in the valley districts and urged all to refrain from creating an atmosphere of fear during this difficult time.
Manipur Ima further urged all to stop the infighting, set aside their differences and come together to protect the motherland.