The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has cautioned all State and Central Government employees, as well as private employees belonging to the Kuki-Zo community, against travelling or accepting postings in Meitei-dominated areas at this time.
According to a press release of KZC, the conflict between the Kuki-Zo people and the Meiteis has not yet ended. There is no political solution, no mutually agreed settlement, and no formal agreement in place to address the root causes of the conflict or to guarantee the safety and security of the Kuki-Zo people. The situation on the ground remains fragile, tense, and unpredictable.
With the installation of a new Meitei-led government, there is a strong likelihood that employees may be directed or transferred to serve in Meitei-dominated areas, it said.
KZC strongly advised allemployees-whether under the State Government, Central Government, public sector undertakings, or private institutions-not to travel, report for duty, or accept postings in such areas, even if officially called upon or instructed to do so.
This advisory is issued purely in the interest of safeguarding human life. Life is precious, and no official duty, posting, or administrative order is worth risking one’s safety at this critical juncture. In the absence of a credible political solution or a mutually accepted agreement, safe movement and coexistence cannot be guaranteed, it said.
KZC urged the authorities to recognise the prevailing realities and to act responsibly so that no lives are put at risk. Until peace is restored through justice and a lasting political settlement, all concerned must exercise utmost caution, it said.
Kuki-Zo Council Warns Community Employees Against Posting in Meitei-Dominated Areas
