Calling for an urgent end to the ongoing violence in Manipur, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga said that the situation in the state has “worsened” in recent weeks. The violence in Manipur has claimed the lives of nearly 120 people and injured over 3,000 others. The violence began on May 3, when a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status.
In a long social media post, Zoramthanga said, “While we hope with much goodwill, anticipation and hope, things would turn for the better, situations seem to have worsened. When will it stop? I condole my Manipuri Zo ethnic brethren, my incessant prayers for those who have lost their loved ones, their homes and families wrecked in shatters. May the gracious Lord give you the strength and the wisdom to navigate through this disastrous incident.”
The army and other central forces have been deployed to restore peace in the northeastern state, where violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities has continued for two months resulting in a both loss of lives and displacement of thousands.