IMPHAL, Jan 7: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), has categorically refused to participate in the formation of a Manipur government, citing the prevailing political and security situation in the state.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the KZC said: “Considering the present realities and the unanimous sentiment that the Kuki-Zo people can no longer live together with the Meitei community, the Governing Council reaffirmed its political demand for a Separate Administration in the form of a Union Territory under the Constitution of India. The Governing Council unanimously resolved that the Kuki-Zo people cannot and shall not participate in the formation of the Government of Manipur.”
The KZC governing council, comprising all constituent bodies under the Kuki-Zo Council, convened a general meeting in Churachandpur on December 30, during which it undertook a “careful and comprehensive assessment of the prevailing political, social, and security realities in Manipur”.
Following extensive deliberations, the governing council unanimously adopted a resolution concerning the demand for a separate administration and non-participation in the formation of the state government.
The council further stated: “The KZC Cabinet, in its meeting held today (Tuesday), has reaffirmed and endorsed the above resolution, stating unequivocally that it represents the collective and democratic wish of the Kuki-Zo people and reiterates that the Kuki-Zo people cannot and shall not participate in the formation of the Government of Manipur under the present circumstances.”
The KZC also cautioned that any individual choosing to take part in the formation of the government would do so at their own responsibility.
