The 18th May, 2025: The Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights (KWOHR) strongly condemns the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) by a group of Meira Paibis against Mr. Paojakhup Guite, a prominent voice advocating for the rights and security of the Kuki-Zo people. This FIR is an attempt to criminalize legitimate democratic expression and silence those speaking out against the injustices faced by the Kuki-Zo community.
Since May 2023, the Kuki-Zo people in Manipur have suffered systematic violence, displacement, and what amounts to ethnic cleansing at the hands of dominant Meitei groups. Despite incendiary hate speeches by Meitei leaders like Korounganba and Pramod Singh who have openly incited violence with slogans such as "Kuki Hatlo" (Kill all Kukis) the government has failed to take any legal or punitive action against them. This blatant inaction reveals a dangerous double standard and the failure of the state to uphold justice and equality.
In a recent speech delivered in Churachandpur, Mr. Guite raised serious and valid concerns regarding buffer zones established due to ongoing ethnic tensions. These zones have restricted movement between Meitei and Kuki-Zo areas to prevent further conflict. However, the government's facilitation of unrestricted passage without addressing the underlying political crisis and without consultation with affected communities is a direct provocation to the Kuki-Zo people. His remarks emphasized that allowing such transit without a political solution violates the purpose of the buffer zones and risks further unrest.
Mr. Paojakhup Guite's call for a separate administration for the Kuki-Zo people is rooted in the constitutional right to self-determination and is a legitimate response to prolonged neglect, discrimination, and insecurity. In a democracy, the people have the right to organize and raise their voices when the government fails to protect them.
KWOHR expresses full solidarity with Mr. Guite and all others working toward justice and dignity for the Kuki people. We call on the authorities to immediately withdraw the FIR and instead address the real issues facing the state rampant impunity, lack of political will, and the continued marginalization of minority communities.
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied. We will not be silenced.
Issued by:
Department of Information and Publicity
Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights (KWOHR)
Since May 2023, the Kuki-Zo people in Manipur have suffered systematic violence, displacement, and what amounts to ethnic cleansing at the hands of dominant Meitei groups. Despite incendiary hate speeches by Meitei leaders like Korounganba and Pramod Singh who have openly incited violence with slogans such as "Kuki Hatlo" (Kill all Kukis) the government has failed to take any legal or punitive action against them. This blatant inaction reveals a dangerous double standard and the failure of the state to uphold justice and equality.
In a recent speech delivered in Churachandpur, Mr. Guite raised serious and valid concerns regarding buffer zones established due to ongoing ethnic tensions. These zones have restricted movement between Meitei and Kuki-Zo areas to prevent further conflict. However, the government's facilitation of unrestricted passage without addressing the underlying political crisis and without consultation with affected communities is a direct provocation to the Kuki-Zo people. His remarks emphasized that allowing such transit without a political solution violates the purpose of the buffer zones and risks further unrest.
Mr. Paojakhup Guite's call for a separate administration for the Kuki-Zo people is rooted in the constitutional right to self-determination and is a legitimate response to prolonged neglect, discrimination, and insecurity. In a democracy, the people have the right to organize and raise their voices when the government fails to protect them.
KWOHR expresses full solidarity with Mr. Guite and all others working toward justice and dignity for the Kuki people. We call on the authorities to immediately withdraw the FIR and instead address the real issues facing the state rampant impunity, lack of political will, and the continued marginalization of minority communities.
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied. We will not be silenced.
Issued by:
Department of Information and Publicity
Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights (KWOHR)
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