Manipur Crisis: CM Biren Singh Reacts to Kuki Terrorists' Attack, Targets Chidambaram's HAND in the Crisis
 

In his first public statement since the recent wave of violence in Manipur, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has strongly condemned the killing of six women and children by Kuki terrorists in Jiribam. He described the attack as a "crime against humanity," saying a hunt was on against the perpetrators and they will be brought to justice. This dastardly attack occurred on November 11, when armed militants, reportedly from the Hmar group, attacked a relief camp and killed eight Meitei residents. In retaliation, security forces killed 10 Hmar militants.

Speaking on a video statement, CM Biren Singh expressed his annoyance and sadness over the barbaric killings saying, "Such barbaric acts have no place in any civilized society." He also thanked the CRPF and state forces with the previous news on CAPF forces that have been deputed to restore peace in the region. "We will not rest till these terrorists are held accountable," he added while highlighting the government's commitment to security.

Singh's statement came at a time when unrest has been gaining momentum with large-scale protests targeting ministers' and MLAs' homes, including his own. The ruling coalition's key ally, the National People's Party, withdrew support to the state government by reprimanding CM Singh as he could not curb the increasing crisis. In addition to the violence, political tensions have risen with Congress leader P. Chidambaram's controversial statement calling for removal of Singh as CM.

Biren Singh did not mind pointing fingers at Chidambaram when he blamed his tenure as Union Home Minister for the crisis now. Singh accused that Chidambaram had forged a SoO with the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA), described to be the assumed outfit behind the illegal influx from Myanmar. Singh said that this was one of the reasons for the ethnic and migrant crisis brewing in the state, demanding an end to the "obnoxious" statements.

Manipur political dynamics, on the other side, remains volatile as regional and national leadership continues weighing in on the increasing violence. The future of Manipur is in limbo at the moment with the already deployed more CAPF personnel and seeking justice for the victims.

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