KZC/SIP/PR/017 | Dated: 21st August 2025
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) expresses deep concern over the deliberate misinterpretation of the recent statement made by the Director General of Assam Rifles (DGAR) regarding the influx of individuals from Myanmar into India. The DGAR had clearly stated that around 42,000 persons have crossed over into India from Myanmar due to the ongoing political and ethnic turmoil in that country. These individuals have been sheltered across various North Eastern States, including Mizoram, Manipur, and Nagaland.
However, former Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri N. Biren Singh, in his habitual haste and malice, twisted this fact to once again propagate his false narrative of “illegal immigrants” in Manipur. This reckless statement is not only misleading but also dangerous, as it seeks to vilify the Kuki-Zo people and further inflame tensions in an already fragile situation.
The fact of the matter is that these 42,000 persons are not “illegal immigrants” as alleged by Biren Singh. They are victims of war and persecution in Myanmar, who have crossed the international border seeking refuge and safety. The Assam Rifles, in accordance with established protocols of the Free Movement Regime (FMR), has been recording their biometrics and documents, ensuring that due procedures are followed. This alone refutes the baseless claim that they are “illegal.”
It is highly regrettable that certain media houses, instead of exercising journalistic integrity, have chosen to echo Biren Singh’s false narrative, thereby spreading misinformation and stigmatizing an entire community. We urge the media to exercise greater responsibility and verify facts before publishing such sensitive reports.
The Kuki-Zo people of Manipur are not illegal immigrants, nor have we entered India in recent times. We are the indigenous sons and daughters of this land, whose history and existence in the hills of Manipur long predate the present political boundaries. Attempts to brand us otherwise are nothing but a continuation of the divisive and discriminatory politics of N. Biren Singh, whose tenure as Chief Minister was marked by communal prejudice and targeted policies against the Kuki-Zo.
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