Imphal: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity blasted the State Home Minister on Monday. The group accused the administration of failing to secure the return of internally displaced persons. They claim current efforts lack the bite needed to restore order. The criticism follows the Minister's appearance at the closing ceremony of MANITEX 2026 at Urban Haat, Nilakuthi. He told attendees that returning displaced people is simple, yet he warned that new violence might spark up.
COCOMI dismissed the government's focus on handloom promotion as a distraction from the ongoing bloodshed. "Returning IDPs to their homes was easy, but the possibility of renewed unrest remained a concern," the Minister reportedly said. The committee insists that arson and murders continue unabated. They argue the state relies on hollow appeals instead of fixing the security breakdown.
A spokesperson recently asked the public to stop criticizing officials and provide solutions instead. COCOMI hit back, stating they have already submitted plenty of advice that the government ignored. Phijam Shyamchand, convenor of the COCOMI IPR Sub-Committee, signed the statement. He demanded immediate action to protect civilians and get displaced families back into their homes.
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