RPF Calls for Liberation of Manipur From India, Accuse the Centre of Alining with KUKI Community

The RPF’s 45th Independence Demand Day was held today, the 25th February 2024, Sunday in and outside Manipur at all the units, departments and stations of the RPF and its army wing, PLA said in a release made by Roben Khuman, Deputy Secretary Publicity, Revolutionary People’s Front.

MM Ngouba, acting President of Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) has called the people of Manipur to join the struggle for liberation of Manipur while accusing the Government of India of having “hidden agenda” behind the crisis in the State.

In a message to the people of Manipur on the 45th Independence Demand Day, Ngouba said that the only way to protect and defend what rightfully belongs to the Meiteis is to become an independent nation.

The acting president called the people to join the struggle for the liberation of Manipur and stated that now is not the time for hesitation or regret; but a time for Meiteis to take up every available means and march in unison to break free from this chain of slavery.

Ngouba alleged that the Indian government is unwilling to provide a solution becaue of its concealed agenda despite having all the powers to stop the ongoing conflict in Manipur.

He also accused the Gol of “aligning” with the Kuki- Zo community and ignoring the “cries and sufferings of innocent civilians, including women and children” from the Meitei community.

“Truly speaking, all these circumstances stem from decisions or positions preconceived by India, allowing them to persist as long as they do not jeopardize India’s interests,” Ngouba alleged.

Further, he maintained that the protracted situation has revealed and provided clarity on the “fundamental motivations” of Gol despite its persistent attempt to conceal it.

“At first glance, it appears that there is either no policy or perhaps an incorrect notion. Through this extended conflict, it becomes apparent that even if there is a flaw in the governance, there is a call to rectify the injustices, however the concerned authorities are unable to implement necessary corrections when prompted”, he said.

Ngouba also envisaged that India’s foreign policy will gradually become aggressive leading to the country losing its “influence on international stage”.

The Acting President alleged that India’s national interest to fight against China has contributed to the crisis in Manipur.

He said, “Whether they perceived Manipur as potentially aligning with China or foresee unfavorable outcomes if China intervenes, there remains a compelling need for them to dismantle the revolutionary groups in Manipur and WESEA region, reducing their strength as much as possible, and also inciting the people of these regions to stand against China.”

Ngouba claimed that India is assisting Myanmar as a strategic measure against China and also to counter the revolutionary groups of Manipur, Assam and Nagaland. He alleged that “Utilizing the Kukis under Suspension of Operations (SoO) as a weapon, initiating widespread poppy plantation in the hill areas, inducting illegal immigrants into Manipur are all tactics employed by India in its effort to counter China.”

Further he accused Gol of using the Chin-Kuki community to combat the Meitei armed groups and also to exert pressure on Myanmar. Ngouba alleged that the underlying theme of ‘Act East Policy’ is to push India’s soft power and held that the debacle in Manipur and its border, which serves as a gateway to the Act East Policy, has exposed the true nature of India’s national interests. He also said that ‘Act East Policy’ will soon become ‘Fight East Policy. Further, MM Ngouba criticised Gol for not respecting the sanctity of Manipur’s border with Myanmar while proclaiming that “not a single inch of its land can be violated” in other regions.