COCOMI vehemently opposes Union Government's intention to engage in talks with the self-proclaimed Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum

Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) alleged Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) is at the forefront of individuals directly involved in the ongoing violence in Manipur. Their members are known to be leaders of the Immigrant Chin-Kuki Narco-Terrorist organizations, coercing innocent Kuki civilians into participating in violent activities said Athouba Khuraijam, COCOMI. The Manipuri populace has been exposed to numerous video footage and images depicting these members brandishing sophisticated Sniper Rifles and operating drone cameras from hilltop locations within Manipur.

There are also reports indicating the attendance of the Chief Minister of Mizoram at this meeting. This raises concerns, as the current Chief Minister of Mizoram has been implicated in fomenting recent violence in Manipur. COCOMI alleged that Mizoram CM openly provided support to the Chin-Kuki Narco-terrorist factions in their confrontation against the Meetei community in Manipur. Various instances have emerged where the Chief Minister of Manipur has vehemently protested against this unwarranted interference in the state's internal affairs. Given this context, COCOMI firmly believes that the proposed meeting involving the Union Home Minister, the ITLF, and the Chief Minister of Mizoram will not only offend the sentiments of the Manipuri people but also erode confidence in the Indian Government's commitment to addressing the violence in Manipur. Before embarking on any dialogue with the so-called Chin-Kuki leaders or their representatives, the Government of India must prioritize quelling the ongoing violence and take decisive measures to identify and apprehend all illegal immigrants and migrant residents who are abetting and orchestrating the recent surge of violence in Manipur.

The nation and the international community now recognize that the ongoing strife in Manipur is not a localized conflict between the Chin-Kuki and Meetei communities; it is a multifaceted issue that encompasses cross-border illegal migration, the institutionalization of Narco-Terrorism, extensive opium poppy cultivation in Manipur's hill areas (which poses a threat to ecological and environmental security), and the encroachment of illegal settlements into reserved forest zones.

In light of these considerations, COCOMI appeals to the Union Government to refrain from initiating any dialogue with these groups until the aforementioned conditions are satisfactorily addressed.

COCOMI said failing their demand, they will perceive it as:

1. Sanctioning the aggressive Narco-Terrorist activities against indigenous Meetei and other ethnic groups in Manipur.

2. Granting legal protection to Narco-Terrorist Groups (including the Suspension of

Operation Groups and Non-SoO groups) operating in Manipur.

3. Legitimizing the institutionalization of the Narco-Economy in Manipur.

4. Promoting cross-border illegal immigration and illicit drug trafficking into Manipur (India) from Myanmar.

5. Endorsing the Chief Minister of Mizoram's involvement in Manipur's violence.

6. Ignoring the illicit activities carried out by ITLF.

In view of the above circumstances, COCOMI firmly asserts that it will not accept or cooperate with any initiatives from the Union Government unless and until these stipulated conditions are satisfactorily resolved.