Thadou body urges Manipur CM to act on anti-peace forces

Imphal, May 6 (NNN): The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) has urged chief minister of Manipur Yumnam Khemchand to “act now”, hold “inclusive dialogue” and take “firm action against anti-peace forces”.

The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand, calling for immediate, decisive, and inclusive action to restore peace, enforce the rule of law, and rebuild public trust across all communities in Manipur.

The memorandum of the Thadou body unequivocally demanded structured and inclusive dialogue involving all “36 Manipuri communities, as stated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister”, with due recognition of their legitimate representatives.

The TIM then strongly questioned why the government has not facilitated direct interaction among “Manipuri communities” and what is preventing people-to-people dialogue among all “36 communities, particularly when pro-peace communities are not being brought together”. It asserted that the government must immediately create platforms for community-to-community engagement and actively promote mutual understanding and reconciliation, as only such efforts can reduce mistrust between communities.

The Thadou Inpi Manipur then firmly stated that anti-peace elements must be identified, confronted, and opposed collectively through a united front of the government and all pro-peace communities. “There can be no tolerance for forces that undermine peace, coexistence, and the integrity of Manipur”, it added.

The memorandum then called for an urgent policy review and sets out a clear, actionable five-point roadmap: identification of all “36 communities”, recognition of their legitimate representatives, initiation of structured and inclusive dialogue, equal enforcement of the rule of law across the entire state, and guaranteed safe and free movement for all citizens.

The TIM then raised serious concern over selective engagement with limited platforms, continued instability in key areas, restrictions on civilian movement, and visible gaps in governance and law enforcement. It further underscored the “deepening trust deficit toward the government”, stressing that neutrality, fairness, and uniform enforcement of law must be demonstrated in action—not rhetoric—across both hill and valley regions. It also said that the situation has reached a defining point—between pro-peace and anti-peace, and pro-Manipur and anti-Manipur—with no middle ground, urging the Chief Minister to choose decisively and act accordingly.

Referring to the reported Chief Minister’s stated position that “dialogue is the only solution,” the memorandum asserted that such dialogue must be comprehensive, transparent, and inclusive of all communities—without exception or bias.

The TIM also expressed “sincere” appreciation and gratitude to all Thadou communities and churches across the world for their support in observing May 3, 2026 as Manipur Peace Day at their respective places, reflecting unity, prayer, and commitment to peace.

The Thadou Inpi Manipur then reiterated that the time for statements has passed; decisive action rooted in inclusivity, justice, and accountability is now imperative to secure lasting peace and a shared future for Manipur.