Manipur gatherings to mark two years of conflict on May 3
Guwahati: Manipur's two warring communities —
Meiteis
and Kuki-Zos — have planned public gatherings to mark the completion of two years of the conflict between them on May 3.
Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an umbrella organization of the Meiteis, has announced a public convention at Khuman Lampak on the day to deliberate on the ongoing crisis and to adopt resolutions aimed at restoring peace and normalcy. COCOMI convener Khuraijam Athouba told the media that the upcoming convention would bring together scholars, community leaders, and representatives from civil society organisations to discuss a unified approach to resolving the crisis.
On the other hand,
Kuki-Zo
's Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF) Conglomerate of Recognised Tribes will observe "Separation Day" on the day at the Wall of Remembrance at Tuibuong "to mark two years of total separation from the Meitei community in Manipur".
ITLF has announced the event will be a day of reflection and remembrance for the victims of the ethnic conflict that has deeply impacted the Kuki-Zo communities.
It will feature the "Jangnadopna" ceremony, a traditional condolence ritual to honour those who lost their lives during the conflict.
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