Opposition Parties In Manipur Unite, Plead With Governor For All-Party Meeting With PM Modi To Quell Ethnic Violence

Updated on: 18 November 2023 2:17 am

Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey

In a fervent appeal to address the escalating ethnic turmoil in Manipur, ten impassioned opposition parties have beseeched Governor Anusuiya Uikey to orchestrate a crucial all-party meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The coalition of opposition voices, comprising MPCC, JDU, CPI, CPI(M), AAP, RSP, NCP, SS(UBT), AIFB, and AITC, meticulously crafted a memorandum, passionately submitted to Uikey on Thursday, imploring her to convey their urgent plea to the Prime Minister, as reported by India Today.

Former Manipur Chief Minister and Congress luminary, O Ibobi Singh, emerged from the crucial meeting with the Governor, emphasizing that they perceive Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the linchpin for ushering peace into the strife-ridden state. Singh eloquently stated, "We consider that the Prime Minister of India (Narendra Modi) is the only hope for bringing peace to the state. Leaders of the ten political parties mentioned herein have resolved to approach you to facilitate a meeting of all political parties in Manipur with the Prime Minister to find a solution to the conflict under his leadership and guidance."

Expressing the urgency of the matter, Singh beseeched the Governor to arrange the meeting either within Manipur or in Delhi if the Prime Minister's schedule precludes a visit to the state. Characterizing the ethnic conflict as a six-month-long ordeal with a profound toll on lives, Singh emphasized the internal displacement of 60,000 people, shedding light on their pitiable existence in what he described as "inhuman" conditions within relief camps.

Lamenting the prevailing atmosphere of mistrust among the populace, Singh underscored that only the Union government possesses the potential to instill enduring peace in the state. The somber reality of over 200 lives lost since the outbreak of ethnic clashes in May looms large over Manipur, as recurrent bouts of violence persistently afflict the Meitei and Kuki communities, casting a shadow of uncertainty and distress over the region.