We didn’t ask Meiteis of Manipur in Mizoram to leave, but to exercise caution: PAMRA
First Published: 22nd July, 2023 18:32 IST
PAMRA representatives regret that their Press Release was misconstrued
The Government of Mizoram today clarified that the Press Release issued by Peace Accord MNF Returnees Association (PAMRA) on July 21 was interpreted and reported in some sections of the press as a directive for the Meiteis of Manipur living in Mizoram to leave the state.
Mizoram Government said that it was simply an advisory asking them to exercise caution.
The Home Commissioner, Pu H. Lalengmawia, IAS today held a meeting with representatives of PAMRA in his office chamber.
In the meeting, PAMRA representatives clarified that the Press Release that was issued by them was an advisory requesting Meiteis living in Mizoram to exercise caution in the light of public sentiments regarding the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur and was not a diktat or a quit notice to Meiteis.
After the Home Commissioner also informed representatives of PAMRA about the steps and measures being taken by the Government on various fronts regarding the ethnic conflict, the PAMRA representatives regret that their Press Release was misconstrued.
They have also decided not to pursue their Press Statement any further in order to maintain peace and tranquillity in the State.
Following this meeting, the Home Commissioner met with representatives of the All Mizoram Manipuri Association and assured them of their safety and security and not be misguided by rumours and also persuaded them to inform their fellow Meiteis both Government employees and students not to leave the state due to the unfortunate misinterpretation of the Press Statement.
The Home Commissioner further said that the state government has been closely following the developments in Manipur in the wake of the ethnic conflict which has engulfed the neighbouring state since May 2023.
A total of 12,584 Chin-Kuki-Zo from Manipur have fled to Mizoram seeking safety and refuge till yesterday and till date no incident of violence or untoward incident has been reported, said the Home Department.
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