In response to a recent quit notice issued by certain Mizoram-based CSOs to the Meitei community residing in Mizoram, three prominent civil bodies from Manipur have stepped forward, urging the Mizoram government to prioritise the safety of Meitei residents in their state.
The Peace Accord MNF Returnees' Association (PAMRA), a former militant group from Mizoram, released a statement on Friday, urging the Meitei people living in Mizoram to leave the state immediately, claiming it is not safe for them.
Addressing the media in Imphal, the All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO), Poirei Leimarol, and the All Manipur Women's Voluntary Association (AMAWOVA) expressed concern that the CSOs' statement has caused panic among the Meitei community, who have been living in Mizoram peacefully for many years.
AMUCO president Ph Nando Luwang, speaking on behalf of the three organisations, emphasised that Mizoram as a neighbouring state should not be drawn into the ongoing crisis in Manipur.
Instead, they urged Mizoram, along with other Northeastern states, to aid in restoring peace in Manipur, he added.
He further called on the Mizoram government to engage in talks with the CSOs involved to prevent any untoward incidents and the potential spread of the crisis to Mizoram and the entire Northeast region.
If the crisis were to reach Mizoram, it could escalate rapidly and spread like wildfire throughout the entire Northeast region, he added.
They stressed that it is crucial for the people of Mizoram and their government to take necessary precautions to prevent the crisis from engulfing the neighboring states.
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In response to the warning-like statement from the Mizoram-based CSOs, many Meitei residents have reportedly begun evacuating from Mizoram, including a Meitei CSO leader based in the state.
The Manipur civil bodies also appealed to all Meitei residents in Manipur and those living outside the state not to react hastily to the situation provoked by the Mizoram-based CSOs' statement. They urged restraint and understanding during this tense period.
According to the president, there are more than 2,000 Meitei individuals currently residing in Mizoram.
The civil bodies are in process to get in touch with the Mizoram government and the Manipur state government to initiate discussions and address the matter at hand.
For now, the organisations are advising Meitei residents in Mizoram to prioritise their safety and make informed decisions concerning their living arrangements. They are calling for a peaceful resolution to the situation and hope to ensure the safety and security of all communities involved.
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