Imphal, Aug 17: In a significant move, 10 tribal MLAs of Manipur will this time boycott the state Assembly session scheduled to begin from August 21.

“None of the Ministers, MLAs and leaders belonging to the Kuki, Zomi and other tribal communities are willing to visit Imphal due to the security reasons. Hence, they will boycott the session,” Ginza Vualzong, spokesman of the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) told media persons.

The ITLF, one of the leading and influential tribal bodies of Manipur, said boycotting of the Assembly session is also in solidarity with the killings and attacks on the tribals.

Since May 12, the 10 MLAs, including seven from the state’s ruling BJP, have been demanding a separate administration for the tribals.

On Wednesday, the MLAs sent a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding creation of the Posts of Chief Secretary and Director General of Police or equivalent posts for the five hill districts of Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Chandel, Tengnoupal and Pherzaw.

The MLAs alleged that Imphal has become a valley of death and destruction for the Kuki-Zomi people, no one dares to go back to the city, where important offices including the state secretariat and other important government offices and institutions are located.

Meanwhile, 40 MLAs of the ruling Manipur coalition had also sent a joint letter to the Prime Minister demanding complete disarmament, withdrawal of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with surrendered militant groups, and withdrawal of the Assam Rifles from the state.

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