Kuki Inpi Ukhrul Condemns MLA Khemchand’s Unauthorised Relief Camp Visit

Ukhrul, 8 Dec 2025: The Kuki Inpi Ukhrul District (KIU) has issued a strong condemnation against an uninvited and unauthorized visit made by MLA Y. Khemchand to the Litan Sareikhong Relief Camps. In a press release on Monday, the KIU described the sudden appearance of the MLA—accompanied by what it called an excessive number of security personnel—as a serious breach of protocol, propriety, and humanitarian sensitivity.

According to the KIU, the visit caused deep distress among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who are still living under trauma and uncertainty. The apex Kuki body stated that such a visit was "profoundly disrespectful" to a community still awaiting justice, adding that true goodwill cannot be shown through political posturing.

In a sharp rebuke to MLA Khemchand, the KIU questioned his silence during the months when Kukis were "persecuted, displaced, and subjected to unimaginable cruelty." The organisation said that during those critical days, many lives were lost and villages were destroyed, yet no support or concern came from the MLA's office.

The KIU further alleged that the recent visit appeared to be a calculated political exercise designed to create a false sense of normalcy and allow certain political leaders to freely enter Kuki relief camps. It also accused the MLA of using the situation to promote his image within his community.

Clarifying its own position, the KIU noted that the limited movement of Meitei individuals through Ukhrul had been allowed out of respect for Tangkhul neighbours, whose commitment to peace had long been appreciated. This should not, it emphasised, be misinterpreted as permission for political figures to enter Kuki areas without protocol.

The KIU also criticised valley-based media houses for merging two unrelated events—MLA Khemchand's visit and a journalist's interview with an IDP inmate—claiming that this misrepresentation created a false narrative. It urged media outlets to uphold journalistic integrity.

The KIU reaffirmed that it remains steadfast in safeguarding the rights, safety, and dignity of the Kuki people, vowing to ensure that all future engagements strictly follow established procedures.

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