The Kuki Human Rights Council (KHRC), headquartered in Lamka, has strongly condemned the recent visits of Deputy Chief Minister Losi Dikho to Kuki-inhabited areas, alleging that the move is aimed at undermining the aspirations of the Kuki community.
In a press release issued on Monday, the council accused the Deputy Chief Minister of attempting to create divisions among Kuki sub-tribes, terming his visits as a “blatant attempt to divide and rule.” The organization urged him to refrain from entering Kuki areas until the demand for a separate administration for the Kuki people is fulfilled.
The KHRC stated that the Deputy Chief Minister’s mandate is to represent the Naga community and work in its interest and not to interfere in matters concerning the Kuki people. The council described his actions as provocative and said they would not tolerate any move that could weaken what it termed as the unity and struggle of the Kuki community.
Reiterating its demand for separate administration, the council emphasized that every community has the right to protect its territorial integrity and boundaries. It asserted that the Kuki people would not compromise on this principle.
The council further appealed to the Government of India to take note of the Deputy Chief Minister’s actions and intervene to prevent any further escalation of tensions in the region.
The press release was jointly signed by KHRC General Secretary Tomgminthang Kuki and Vice President Gavriel K. Simte, who reiterated the council’s commitment to continue its movement until its objectives are achieved.
