Imphal: For the first time since the outbreak of violence in Manipur on May 3, 2023, Meitei and Kuki MLAs and representatives will be holding talks together with Naga MLAs and leaders on October 15 in New Delhi.
The talk is being organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the supervision of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The talk, which will be held at the office of the Ministry of Home Affairs, will focus on finding a solution to the ongoing crisis as well as the restoration of peace in Manipur.
The talks are part of the Centre’s efforts to facilitate a dialogue between the warring communities.
As per sources, the participating Meitei MLAs and ministers include Thongam Biswajit, Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata, Thounaojam Basantakumar, Khongbantabam Ibomcha, Dr. Sapam Ranjan, Thokchom Radhe-shyam, and Tongbram Robindro.
The Kuki community will be represented by Letpao Haokip, Paolienlal Haokip, Haokholet Kipgen, and others.
Naga MLAs and ministers participating in the talks include Awangbow Newmai, L Dikho, and Ram Muivah.
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According to the sources, all the Naga, Kuki and Meitei MLAs/Ministers who are scheduled to take part in the talk were personally invited by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs through letters and telephone calls.
Notably, over 200 people have been killed in ethnic violence in Manipur since May 2023.
