Thousands of protesters from the Kuki-Zo tribal community took out to the streets in Lamka (Churachandpur) on Monday demanding a political solution to end the yearlong ethnic violence in Manipur.The rally, organized by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF), started at Lamka public ground in the center of town at 11 am and ended at the Wall of Remembrance, a memorial for almost 200 tribals killed during the violence.
The protesters demanded the Centre to expedite the process of finding a political solution to the violence in Manipur. They demanded the creation of a Union Territory with legislature under article 239A of the constitution.
During the rally, which saw participation from different walks of life, protesters held placards that read “No Political Solution, No Peace”, “Union Territory for the Kuki-Zo People Right Now!”, “Forced Union With Meiteis Will Not Last” and “We Want UT Under Article 239A”.Similar rallies were also held in Kuki-Zo dominated Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal and Pherzawl districts on the same day.
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