Start ‘mass operation’ against Kuki militants, declare them ‘unlawful’: Manipur CM, MLAs tell Centre
They also demanded a review of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act imposition in five valley districts amid an escalation in violence in the state.
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The legislators of the ruling National Democratic Alliance in Manipur on Monday passed a resolution demanding “mass operations” against the suspected Kuki militants responsible for the November 11 abduction and killing of six Meitei women and children from Jiribam.
The MLAs also urged the Centre to declare the suspected militants “an unlawful organisation” within seven days. They demanded a review of the imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in five valley districts amid an escalation in violence in the state.
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, or AFSPA, gives Army personnel sweeping powers in disturbed areas to search, arrest and open fire if deemed necessary for “the maintenance of public order”.
The resolution was passed during a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance called by Chief Minister N Biren Singh. Among the 45 MLAs of the ruling alliance, 27 attended in person and one joined virtually.
Six legislators cited medical reasons for their absence. Eleven MLAs, including one minister, skipped the meeting without an explanation.
The ruling alliance comprises the Bharatiya Janata Party, the National People's Party, the Naga People’s Front and the Lok Janshakti Party.
However, the National People’s Party withdrew its support for the BJP-led government on Sunday. The party expressed its “deep concern” about the law and order situation in Manipur.
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