OFFICE OF THE
KUKI NATIONAL ORGANISATION
GOVERNMENT OF ZALE’N-GAM
Dated Manmasi, 16 May 2016
KUKI NATIONAL ORGANISATION PRESS RELEASE
KUKI NATIONAL ORGANISATION INSTRUCTS PROPOSED 48 HRS TOTAL SHUTDOWN IS NOT CARRIED OUT
According to The Sangai Express, 16 May 2016, the Churachandpur JAC is set to go ahead with its 48 hours total shutdown from May 16 midnight to May 18 midnight in protest against the decision of all the political parties to proceed to Delhi to enact the three Bills.
The 48 hrs total shutdown has been called following resolution passed by Kuki Inpi Manipur and United Naga Council. KNO firmly instructs that the proposed shutdown is not carried out. The rationale for KNO’s instruction lies in the fact that there is no basis for Kukis and Nagas to proceed together on political issues. Despite NSCN – IM’s aggression on the Kuki people from 1992 -1997 in which casualties were extreme and suitable rehabilitation was not made by the Government, in the interest of both Kuki and Naga peoples, KNO made overtures for dignified ‘reconciliation’ by proposing signing of an MoU by KNO and NSCN (IM). However, NSCN (IM) failed to respond with courtesy. Yet, when Th Muivah, General Secretary NSCN (IM) was to cross Mao gate to travel to his hometown in Ukhrul district in May 2010 and request was made for ‘support’ for smooth passage, KNO obliged.
KNO does not shy of working together with Nagas where common interest of both Naga and Kuki peoples may be served.
However, if NSCN (IM) does not reciprocate to KNO’s affirmative stand for concrete political understanding and consensus, or comes up with an appropriate proposal to serve as the basis for joint activity, KIM, UNC or JAC Churachandpur may not proceed with any common activity such as shutdowns.
KNO strongly reiterates its categorical objection to the proposed JAC Churachandpur’s call for a 48 hrs total shutdown. Should any individual or party not comply with KNO’s intimation and proceeds with the shutdown, appropriate action will necessarily follow.
(STEPHEN KUKI)
Under Secretary (KNO)
⚫Khochungte Awgin
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