Mar Thoma Syrian Church | Bengaluru (Photos)

🙏🙏 The MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH 🙏🙏
Bengaluru

Photograph by:
Bruce K. Thangkhal

Photo Date:
27 August 2023
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KSO JERIBAM & TAMENGLONG PRESS STATEMENT

BANGALORE Christians PROTEST in FREEDOM PARK [video]

The  All Karnataka United Forum for Christian Human Rights (AKUFCHR) organised

a "Peace Rally to express solidarity with the victims of Manipur ethnic violence" in Bengaluru's Freedom Park on 15 July 2023. Hundreds of Christians from the nook and corner of the city participated in the rally.

On 13 July 2-023, the Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF) released the latest updates on tribal-Christian victims as: Confirmed Dead: 113 Villages Burnt: 197 Houses Burnt: 7000+ Churches & Quarters Burnt: 359 Displaced (homeless): 41,425 and Relief Camps: 204.

AKUFCHR leaders submitted a memorandum to Karnataka Governor seeking to end violence in Manipur.

                                                                                                 ~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

BSI Andhra donates Rs 2.5 lacs to CYMA for relief

Bible Society of India, Andhra Pradesh Auxiliary donated Rs 250,000 to Central YMA for relief assistance to Manipur IDPs who are living in Mizoram.

Rev. Kandikonda John Vikram representing BSI-AP Auxiliary handed over the amount to CYMA Asst.Secy Malsawmliana at CYMA Office.

NSCN strong condemns killings in Naga areas

 

1st women Padma Shree awardee: Pi Lhingjaneng Gangte (pic)

A Kuki-Zo lady late Pi Lhingjaneng Gangte d/o Late Pu Jamkithang Sitlhou. The first women from Manipur to be Awarded Padma Shree.  

Smt. Lhingjaneng Gangte receiving the Padmashri Award from the President of India, Fakhruuddin Ali Ahmed.

 A profile picture of Ms. Lhingjaneng Gangte - Padmashree Awardee in the field of Social Welfare.

Credit :Jimmy
 

World Kuki-Zo Intellectual Council condemns Killing of 3 Kuki-Zo in Thowai village

 

𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗶𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

 

Persistent endeavours of Assam Rifles in close coordination with Civil Administration and Police ensured safe return of 212 persons including 89 women & 37 children from Myanmar to Moreh Camp of Assam Rifles in #Manipur. Necessary administrative support in terms of shelter, food and medical care is being provided. So far more than 400 displaced persons have been assisted by Assam Rifles and @manipur_police to safely return from Myanmar.

~ SpearCorps.IndianArmy @Spearcorps

11:14 PM · Aug 18, 2023

Naga Army Clarifies

 

Joint Students' Body Lamka calls Mass Rally

 

Tengnoupal district makai ten Mizoram CM Pu Zoramthanga mu uh

August 18: Tuni in  Tengnoupal District mipi makai ten  Chief Minister Pu Zoramthanga ki muh pih ua..tulai a Manipur buaina zial a haksatna tuak mite te a dinga Govt- leh Mizoram mipi ten theih tawp asuah ziak un kipah thu va gen uhi.

Chief Minister in  Tengnoupal district dinmun leh mipi haksatna te na dawng a..maban panlaknding dan na kawk muh hi... . Chief Minister in theih tawp suah a pan la kawm2 a Non-Violence policy paipih dingin na gen a..  Mizoram mipi leh Govt- in manipur zosuan te a dinga it neilou ahih dan uh leh theih tawp suah zel ding na chiam a..  Mizoram leh Manipur kikawm tuahna lampi le Mizoram Govt- in apuah thak zel ding chi a.Aizawl leh Lamka kikal  Helicopter Service kipan ding ahih tak ziak in ki kawm tuahna baih lam zaw le inei ta ding uh chi hi..Mipi makai vakal suan ten Mizoram Govt- leh mipi ten theih tawp suah a pan alakna uh ZOSUAN TE PA kingakna PA  tak2  na  hih ziak un kaki pak uh chi uhi.

~ TNSR

Protest Rally by Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU)

CoTU-Sadar Hills in ahung lhungding 19th August 2023 (Saturday) nikho leh Kanggui khopi mun na kangpokpi District hop sunga Cheng Kuki-Zo nam mite jouse Public Rally che dingin thulhuh na akinei tai, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah in Kuki-Zo namite chunga Statement dei umlou tah apeh naban na Kuki-Zo Scholar, Professor, Academicians hon Anglo-Kuki War chungchang thu ajih nao chung'a FIR kibol khum ho deilou najeh a hiche Kingon hin lamkai cheng in lunggil tah a hin kigelkhom ma hin kigong ahin namite jouse jong hungpang cheh ding in temna ahin kinei je.

Media Cell

Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU)

ITLF condemns killing of 3 Kuki-Zo tribals in Thowai village

Press Release, 18 August: The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) condemns in the strongest terms the brutal killing of three Kuki-Zo villagers on Friday by Meitei militants in Manipur’s Ukhrul district. 

Despite the Home Minister Amit Shah’s plea to all communities in the strife-torn state to maintain peace, sections of the Meitei community are intent on stalling any peace effort. 

In the early hours on Friday, Meitei militants crept up on unsuspecting villagers at Thowai Kuki village, killing three men and mutilating their bodies. Jamkhogin Haokip (26 years), Thangkhokai Haokip (35 years) and Hollenson Baite (24 years) were all killed inside a bunker where they were sleeping. 

According to a report by The Hindu newspaper, an Assam Rifles unit posted near the village was withdrawn just a few days ago due to pressure from Meitei groups. This is clearly a pre-planned attack, and a cowardly one. 

We salute the brave young men who died guarding their land. We request central security forces to do more to protect tribals, who carry single-shot hunting guns while guarding their homes from attacks by Meteis, who carry sophisticated weapons and mortars stolen from police stations and armouries. 

Since the sectarian conflict began on May 3, around 6,000 sophisticated arms and six lakh rounds of ammunition have been looted by Meitei mobs. These are being used to attack tribal villages. Pictures taken by journalists and social media posts show that Metei militants are openly carrying sophisticated weapons in front on Meitei police forces, which clearly shows that they are working together.

If violence is to be stopped, the army and other central security forces should start operations to retrieve looted government-issued weapons, as the state police force is fully compromised.

~ Media & Publicity, Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF)

Press Release from Moreh Joint Communities

 

Manipur violence: 3 Kuki-Zo villagers killed in Thowai village

Moreh, 18 August 2023:  A heavy exchange of firing took place between Meitei and Kuki community at Thowai Kuki village in Manipur's Ukhrul district early this morning, around 5:30am to 6:30am. 

Three Kuki-Zo villagers were found missing after the gunbattle. After frantic search is being carried out by the Kuki-Zo civil society organisations, three lifeless
bodies of have been recovered with bullet injuries.

The deceased have been identified as Jamkhogin Haokip (26) S/o Doukholun Haokip, Thangkhokai Haokip (35) S/o Doulet Haokip, and Hollenson Baite (24) S/o Lhunkhothang Baite.

~ Chongthu News Service

Exposing False Claims of Meitei Deception (video)

Rev. L. Simon Raomai (Naga), the President of All Manipur Christian Organization (AMCO), made a recent trip to Lamka to counter the unfounded allegations made by some Meiteis regarding the alleged burning of Meitei churches.

Here is the video:

 

 

 

 

Bible for displaced person & family in Manipur

 

Ethnography: KUKI 67,200 & MEITHEI 69,400 ~ Athelstane Baines

Ethnography (castes and tribes) by Sir Athelstane Baines. 
Published in Jan 1, 1912
Under Hill Tribes 
Page 160
KUKI - 67,200
MEITHEI - 69400
Difference was 2, 200 only
But now it is quite large.

Courtesy: https://www.indianculture.gov.in/rarebooks/ethnography-castes-and-tribes

Prayer for Political Settlement: Kuki-Zo MLAs

 

Unau Tribal Womens Forum submits Memo to PM Modi

To,
Shri Narendra Modi,
Hon'ble Prime Minister,
Government of India,
New Delhi.

Subject: Recent Ethnic violence against minority Kuki-Zomi-Hmar-Mizo tribals in Manipur, crime committed against women, justice for victims and establishment of separate administration for the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar-Mizo Tribals for permanent peace.

Delhi: Unau Tribal Womens Forum demands 'Separate Administration'

UNAU TRIBAL WOMEN’S FORUM, DELHI & NCR RALLY FOR SEPARATE ADMINISTRATION (KUKI-ZOMI-HMAR TRIBALS) IN MANIPUR 

VENUE: JANTAR MANTAR, NEW DELHI  |17 AUGUST 2023)

PRESS NOTE 

Subject: Urgent Appeal for Immediate Intervention and Peace in Manipur 

In light of the escalating and alarming situation in Manipur, the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar-Mizo tribes urgently call upon the Government of India to intervene and restore peace to the region. Since the unfortunate events of May 3, 2023, a wave of violence and ethnic cleansing, orchestrated by certain extremist factions within the Meetei/Meitei community, has devastated our communities. The situation has further worsened due to the suspected involvement of state police forces, which has left us in a state of profound distress and vulnerability. 

To date, over 197 tribal villages have been set ablaze, resulting in the destruction of more than 7,000 homes. Shockingly, 117 tribal individuals have lost their lives, and many more remain missing. Additionally, 359 churches and numerous administrative buildings have been desecrated and burned, further exacerbating the suffering of our people. The state government's inaction and its failure to protect us have left us with no choice but to make this urgent plea. 

We condemn the senseless violence perpetuated by extremist groups and militias, including Arambai Tenggol and Meitei Leepun, who have been responsible for unspeakable acts of brutality against our communities. These acts have been further compounded by the involvement of proscribed Meitei terrorist groups who continue to operate freely within the state. 

We call upon the Special Investigation Team to launch an immediate and thorough investigation into the atrocities committed against our people, holding all responsible parties accountable. The recent order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated August 7, 2023, underscores the importance of addressing these crimes promptly and effectively. 

The dire situation necessitates the deployment of additional security forces in the tribal regions, as our people's lives are in grave danger. The immediate imposition of a President’s Rule in Manipur under Article 356 is also imperative to ensure the safety and security of our communities. 

Moreover, we urge the establishment of a Separate Administration for the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar-Mizo tribes within Manipur, under the provisions of the Indian Constitution. This move is vital to fostering lasting peace between our communities and to safeguarding the future of our people. 

We emphasize that the current separation between the hills and the valley is not a choice but a result of the unfathomable violence that has forced our people to flee their homes and livelihoods. The situation is dire, and we implore the Government of India to act swiftly and decisively to restore peace, security, and justice to our land. 

For further information, please contact: 

Unau Tribal Women’s Forum 

unautribalwomenforum@gmail.com

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GREATER MIZORAM or SEPARATE ADMINISTRATION (UT with Legislature)?

UNION TERRITORY i chih bang ahia?
Union Territory i chih chiang in Union nuai a kivaihawmna lian lou, direct a Central Government in a Control leh a etkai ahi hi. Tulel in India in UT giat(8) nei a huai te ahihleh - Delhi, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Lakshedweep, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh leh Chandigarh ahi uhi. Delhi leh Puducherry in legisture nei ua himahleh adangteng in neilou uhi.

STATE toh bang a akibatlouh na?
State te ahihleh kivaihawmna tuam mahni a telching sorkar(elected government), mahni thuneihna a dan leh dun tawi ahi uhi. Legislative Assembly leh Chief Minister thuneihna nuai ah etkol/vaihawm in om hi. State in Rajya Sabha ah Lower House leh Upper House banah representation nei a, Union Territory ahihleh direct in Central in a control hi.

UT legislature leh legislature lou bang a a kibatlouh na?
UT legislature nei Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi leh Puducherry in amau sung ah atuam in assembly leh telching(elected) MLAs, Chief Minister nei uh a himahleh Vidhan Parishad i chi hiam Upper House neilou uhi. Thupukna tawpna ahihleh Centre in a appoint Lieutenant Governor khut ah om hi. UT khenkhat Chandigarh, legislator neilou ten telching palai(elected representatives) neilou uhi.

~ Sang Hauzel

10 Kuki-Zo MLAs asks PM for separate Chief Secretary & DGP for 5 hill districts