GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF NAGALIM
Ministry of Information and Publicity
PRESS STATEMENT
Oking, the 22nd July, 2024
Ever since the Meitei-Kuki-Zo ethnic conflict started on May 3, 2023, the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) has been on its toe. Though we have maintained neutrality we have been cautiously following the day to day development. Ironically, things are not going well as we have seen the disturbing trend towards the Christians with harassment and physical assault by the local militant group Arambai Tengol. It is an open secret who is behind the formation of Arambai Tengol.
Such persons behind Arambai Tengol who holds or follows strong convictions or extreme principles to bring about fundamental socio-political reforms is already out in the manner that is most radical than anything else. Violent extremism as followed by Arambai Tengol is a threat to peace and tolerance. It is therefore, natural that NSCN should take the stand to guard the interest and safety of the Christians in Manipur given the fact that Arambai Tengol bears strong animosity towards the Christians, both in spirit and actions.
NSCN would like to see the change of heart on the part of Arambai Tengol and not to treat the Christians as if to get rid of the dirt. NSCN stands for peaceful co-existence of all religious groups in Manipur.
MIP, NSCN/GPRN