In memorandum to Modi, 10 Kuki-Zomi MLAs ask for DGP, chief secy posts for Manipur’s hill districts

Rationalising their request, the MLAs said it is necessary for the “efficient administration” of areas inhabited by their community. They emphasised that the deep divide as a result of the ongoing ethnic conflict means that these areas are completely cut off from the capital Imphal.

The five districts for which they have raised this demand are Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Chandel, Tengnoupal and Pherzawl.

In their memorandum, they stated that Imphal “has become a valley of death and destruction for the Kuki-Zo people”.

“… even the IAS and MCS officers and IPS and MPS officers belonging to the Kuki-Zo tribes have been unable to function and discharge their duties as Imphal valley has also become a valley of death for us,” their memorandum states.

They went on to ask that posts of DGP and Chief Secretary or equivalent be created for these areas for administration and “to solve the problems faced by government employees belonging to the Kuki-Zo tribals…”