Manipur Tribal Leaders Demand Action Against Alleged Identity Suppression

Northeast Desk, 4th August: Representatives from various tribal communities in Manipur have urged Chief Minister N. Biren Singh to take decisive action against what they describe as identity suppression by major tribes. The leaders are pressing for the nullification of a complaint lodged with the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), alleging the use of forged signatures.

During a meeting with the Chief Minister, tribal leaders expressed their vehement opposition to a complaint submitted to the NCST by Paominlen Haokip. They claim their signatures were forged, rendering them unwilling participants in the grievance without their consent.

The tribal representatives called on CM Singh to ensure the complaint’s invalidation, underscoring the unauthorized use of their identities. “They have also urged me to ensure that the complaint raised to NCST be rendered null and void,” CM Singh tweeted.

Several civil society organizations (CSOs) have supported the tribal leaders in highlighting these issues, including the Kharam Union Manipur, Kharam Pallen Village Authority, Federation of Haomee, Laikot Phaijol Village Authority, Kabui Union Manipur, Kom Tribe Organisation Valley, and Kangchup Chiru Village Authority. The collective demand reflects a broader call for justice and recognition of their authentic voices within the state’s socio-political landscape.

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