COCOMI Raises ‘Manipur’ Name Concealed Issue at MHA Meeting in New Delhi

COCOMI MHA Meet: The 7-member COCOMI delegation conveyed the strong sentiments and demands of the people regarding the Gwaltabi issue.

The meeting between the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) and senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) held in New Delhi today remained inconclusive.

COCOMI, besides discussing the People’s Convention Resolution of May 3, 2025 and the narco-terrorism issue, raised the current situation prevailing in Manipur. The state has been once again witnessing massive protests after security forces on May 20 concealed the name of Manipur on a state transport bus that was carrying journalists and was travelling from Imphal to Ukhrul to cover the Shirui Lily festival. The incident took place in Gwaltabi.

The 7-member COCOMI delegation conveyed the strong sentiments and demands of the people regarding the Gwaltabi issue. The MHA officials assured that the matter has been noted for necessary governmental action, COCOMI said in a statement issued post the meeting today.

During the meeting that went on for 2 hours from 12:25 PM to 2:25 PM, COCOMI urged the MHA to acknowledge the public mandate as mentioned in the People’s Convention Resolution and take steps to formally escalate the resolution to higher levels of the Government of India.

Reaffirming the stand taken during the People’s Convention, COCOMI clarified that it will engage exclusively with the Government of India on all matters related to the Manipur crisis. It reiterated its rejection of the legitimacy of SoO groups and engaging with the innocent Chin-Kuki-Mizo-Zomi-Hmar civilians who are the genuine citizens of the state shall be handled accordingly after sorting out the anti-peace elements, COCOMI said in a statement.

COCOMI expressed deep concern over the growing threats posed by narco-terrorism, cross border illegal immigration including widespread illegal opium cultivation, rampant forest encroachment, and the deteriorating law and order situation.
The delegation also highlighted other critical issues like ensuring free movement of people, safeguarding farmers’ right to cultivation along with appropriate compensation for their losses, protection of sacred religious sites, justice for missing persons, and the resettlement and redressal of grievances of internally displaced persons (IDPs).

The MHA was represented by A.K. Mishra, Advisor to the MHA on Northeast Affairs, and Rajesh Kamble, Joint Director, MHA and the 7-member COCOMI delegation was led by its Convenor Khuraijam Athouba. The other members were Y.K. Dhiren, Y. Surjit Khuman, Phijam Shyamchand, Laikhuram Jayenta, L. Jadu and Thiyam Bharat.

Both sides agreed to maintain communication and continue dialogue in the future, with a shared goal of restoring peace and stability in Manipur at the earliest.

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