Youth Protest in Lamka: We Are Ready to Sacrifice for Our Lives

In Outer Manipur 

Order of Manipur Governor: 5th July 2023

The Governor of Manipur is pleased to constitute the following teams of Hon'ble Ministers and MLAs for overseeing supervision and management of Relief Camps set up, for housing persons affected by the present law-and-order situation, at various locations in the districts as indicated below:

 

Kuki Students Organisation: Rebuttal

 

Manipur violence: Attempt to loot weapons from IRB at Khangbok

An attempt to loot weapons from an India Reserve Battalion at Khangabok in Thoubal district of #Manipur was successfully thwarted by Security Forces today. One rioter was killed while few others were injured during the failed attempt. Mob had laid road blocks to prevent movement of reinforcements. However, additional columns of Assam Rifles and Rapid Action Force were able to induct and situation was brought under control by synergised efforts of Security Forces.

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 | 9:54 PM · Jul 4, 2023

Mizoram Church Leader's Committee requests Law Commission of India

To,

The Member Secretary 

Law Commission of India

4^th Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, 

Khan Market. New Delhi – 110003.

Subj:   Request to Rescind Processing Uniform Civil Code.

Sir/Madam,

In response to Public Notice issued on June 14, 2023, the Mizoram Church Leader’s Committee (M.K.H.C.) as stakeholder of the Uniform Civil Code places our views, concern and sincere request to rescind processing the Uniform Civil Code.

(1)     Mizoram by virtue of Memorandum of Settlement (Peace accord) is placed on the status that “Notwithstanding anything contained in the constitution, no act of Parliament in respect of:

(a)  Religion or social practises of the Mizo.

(b)  Mizo Customary Law or Procedure.

(c) Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice involving decisions according to Mizo customary Law.

(d) Ownership and transfer of Land shall apply to the State of Mizoram unless the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram by a resolution so decides.” The MKHC is on the opinion that this UCC shall not apply to the State of Mizoram unless the Assembly by a resolution so decides.

(2)     The MKHC by careful scanning of the content of UCC feels that UCC is detrimental to the unity in diversity of Indian culture, religions and customs which our fore runners have dearly hold and cherished.

(3)     UCC is undeniably undermining the rights and privileges of minority enshrined in Constitution Article 371(G).

(4)     UCC could be an instrument of oppression and assimilation of the minority communities and religious bodies in our land.

Therefore, taking above few points into consideration, the Mizoram Church Leader’s Committee does not accept the Uniform Civil Code as it is and strongly condemns it. And so, we strongly appeal to you that the efforts made to impose the UCC should be suspended, and the proposal to introduce this code be rescinded.

Sincerely,

 (LALNILAWMA COLNEY)            (REV. DR. CHAWNGHMINGLIANA)

               Secretary                                                  Chairman

THE MIZORAM CHURCH LEADER’S COMMITTEE

July 3, 2023

Mizoram Church Leaders Committee: Press Release

We, The Mizoram Church Leader’s Committee (MKHC) expresses serious concern over the ethnic clashes that broke out between two communities in the  neighbouring state of Manipur since the 3rd of May 2023 and condemns in the strongest term the destruction of churches and sacrileges perpetrated by heedless people, without any respect to the sentiment of the religious minded people, for which The Mizoram Church Leader’s Committee (MKHC) calls for the complete stop of all such scornful act of irreverence to religious properties.

We are extremely pained at the loss of many precious innocent lives and shared the grief of the many families who lost their loved ones from this ongoing violent conflict.

We sincerely appeal all the concern leaders of the central and state governments, the community leaders, organizations and individuals from both the communities to work for reconciliation, immediate restoration of peace and harmony, and amicable permanent solution.

Pic: Kuki Baptist Convention Church in Imphal

The Mizoram Church Leader’s Committee (MKHC) also appreciates the commendable job extended by various churches in making necessary provision to the displaced victims, who have lost all their properties, having no food to eat and seeking refuge in our state as displaced people, and The Mizoram Church Leader’s Committee (MKHC) further appeal the churches and other agencies to continue the benevolent act.

Pic: The Flag of Kangleipak or Salai Taret Flag mounted by miscreants on a church in Manipur. 

Finally, The Mizoram Church Leader’s Committee (MKHC) once again appeals all the citizens to give a concerted petition in prayer to our almighty God to end this vicious ethnic clashes and burning and destruction of churches and other private and religious properties to restore peaceful and harmonious coexistence in the state again.

                   LALNILAWMA COLNEY                REV. DR.CHAWNGHMINGLIANA

                            Jt. Secretary                                          Chairman

 

MIZORAM KOHHRAN HRUAITUTE COMMITTEE

(The Mizoram Church Leader’s Committee)

Dt 4.7.2023.

ITLF opposes Manipur Govt to destroy bunkers in Kuki-Zo tribal villages

 

Kuki National Organisation (KNO): Fervent Appeal

 

Manipur violence: House of KNO Spokesperson burnt down

LAMKA, 04 JULY 2023: The farmhouse and residents of Dr Seilen Haokip, Spokesperson of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) was burnt down by unknown miscreants on Monday (June 3) night in Songpi village.

Manipur govt orders schools to resume classes on July 5

 

Previous Order

KUKI NAMPI TAONA (KNT) LOLHING TAH A KICHAI

LAMKA, 03 JULY 2023: Kuki Nampi Taona chu T. Champhai Hou in, Lamka ah lolhing tah in ana che lhatan ahi. Namsunga, Hou lhacha natong, SCO lamkai  het thei tampi le tuchunga gal jeh a genthei thoh a athisa hingdoh jong tampi anajao uvin ahi. Hiche taokhomna hi KCLF ho makai na a ana che lha ahi.  Mipi 5100 val in taokhom na ah pan analauvin ahi. 

Manipur violence: 66-year-old Meitei man set free by Kuki volunteers

KANGGUI, 03 JULY 2023: A 66-year-old man named Manihar Meetei (66) from Sekmai has been reportedly caught by the Kuki Village Defence Volunteers of Kangpokpi District yesterday. However, the KNF(UPF) intervened and ensured his safe release on humanitarian ground. "This is the lesson: We want to teach the Meetei Radical groups that Kukis do not kill innocent Meeteis even till today. We only defense when Our brother Meeteis come to attack and burn down Our Villages,"  Volunteers said.

Source: Kuki Village Defence Volunteers 

Manipur violence: Kuki-Zo Statistics Update

Kuki-Zo Statistics Update

Monday | 03 July 2023

Confirmed DEATHS : 109

VILLAGES Burnt : 197

HOUSES Burnt: 7000+

CHURCHES & QUARTERS Burnt: 359

DISPLACED PERSONS : 41,425

Website of Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum Launched in Lamka

LAMKA, 02 JULY 2023: The official website for the Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF) is launched today. The website was launched by Rev Dr. LH Jacky Simte and dedicated to the Lord by Rev Dr. Lamboi today in the office of the ITLF Media Cell. 

The URL of the website is  https://www.itlfmediacell.com

The website contains Press Releases, ITLF Bulletin, Documents, Videos, Photos, and Tweets of ITLF. 

For any article or feedback please send to itlfmediacell@gmail.com