Manipur Government Slams Kuki-Zo Group's "Self-Government" Ultimatum
NDTV
On Wednesday the ITLF had organised a massive rally in Churachandpur district to demand fulfilments of its core demand of separate administration.
Manipur lawmakers on Thursday condemned a statement by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum - an organisation of Kuki-Zo tribes - that claims the group stands ready to establish a "self-governed separate administration" in areas dominated by them. The lawmakers have sought appropriate legal action against the ITLF, which issued a two-week ultimatum to the state on Wednesday.
The Manipur government said the "irresponsible" statement has no legal or constitutional basis. "... appears to be motivated and aimed at vitiating and disturbing law-and-order situation in the state. Appropriate legal action is being initiated against ITLF and persons concerned," it said.
On Wednesday the ITLF had organised a massive rally in Churachandpur district to demand fulfilments of its core demand of separate administration.
