Imphal, December 22 (MExN): The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has urged the Government of Manipur to bring an “immediate solution” to end the ongoing imbroglio in the state. “The grave economic crises and the communal polarization being witnessed in the state cannot be taken for granted by the Government,” the ZUF stated in a press release. “The state government must admit its failure in all the policies taken so far. All these chaotic prevailing situations have clearly manifested that it cannot maintain law and order in the state,” it added. Arguing that the communal flare up in the State is due to the “immature decision” of the Congress Government to create 7 new districts “on the eve of election,” the ZUF maintained that the State Government must immediately find out a mechanism to bring an amicable solution to end the sufferings of the innocent public. Taking cognizance of the hardships being faced by the people of the state due to the indefinite economic blockade called by the United Naga Council (UNC) and the counter blockade by some valley based groups, ZUF also appealed to the leaders of UNC to bring about understanding with the Government of Manipur and the Government of India at the earliest. The Front also earnestly appealed to the public to remain calm and stop spreading rumours which may further vitiate the already tense situation. Insisting that the present turmoil is because of the “misrule” of the Congress Government in Manipur, the ZUF ridiculed the creation of new districts as a move to gain “political mileage”. “Such power and hungry attitude”, the Front maintained, “has not only invited sufferings to the people but also created communal disharmony between different communities of the State.” ZUF appealed the public to know the genesis of the present crisis and pressurize the State Government to bring immediate solution to the prevailing situation. Further, the Front demanded the State Government to produce a “White Paper” on the boundary of the new districts reiterating that “not an inch of Zeliangrong traditional land should be included in the new districts of Kangpokpi and Jiribam.” “If the interest of Zeliangrong people is not taken into account, the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) will take up all necessary measures to defend our rights at any cost,” the ZUF statement warned.
