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ITLF chairman Pagin Haokip signing a similar memorandum to be sent to Home Minister Amit Shah before submitting it to DC in June. File photo.

ITLF seeks Centre help, writes to Shah on Manipur assaults

July 13, 2024, 12:27 PM - 2 min read

In a letter addressed to Shah, the forum strongly condemned reported incidents in Jiribam’s Phaitol and Mongbung villages, accusing security forces of assaulting seven Kuki women and detaining two village youths.

On June 24, members of the Kuki-Zo community peacefully protested, advocating for Union Territory status for their regions.

Manipur tribes seek UT status, rope in Amit Shah

June 25, 2024, 07:48 PM - 2 min read

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) and the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) submitted memoranda to Shah through district magistrates, advocating for a Union Territory with legislative powers under Article 239 (A) of the Indian Constitution.

Manipur's Kuki-Zo demand separate UT

June 21, 2024, 02:23 PM - 2 min read

The forum also plans to protest the autonomous district council (ADC) elections, accusing them of creating divisions among the Kuki-Zo community.

ITLF calls for civic participation, discourages Kuki-Zo candidacy in LS election

March 25, 2024, 08:36 PM - 2 min read

ITLF urges Kuki-Zo community to vote but advises against contesting the Outer Manipur MP seat, citing community challenges.

An empty street in Imphal East of Manipur.

Thin attendance in Manipur offices as Tribal body's protest disrupts govt work

February 19, 2024, 03:50 PM - 2 min read

The group had issued a statement on Sunday warning government employees to stay away from work, claiming anyone defying their order would be held responsible for "unfortunate consequences."