Will take China help if Centre and Manipur fail to act: Naga group
A Naga student and civil-society group in Manipur has threatened to seek assistance from China if the Indian government fails to ensure the security of civilians in border areas. The group expressed deep alienation and frustration over ongoing ethnic violence and a lack of protection from state and central authorities.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant national security concern and growing civil unrest in India's volatile Northeast region, potentially complicating geopolitical relations.
GUWAHATI: Warning that neglect of Naga civilians in vulnerable Indo-Myanmar border areas could drive them to seek help from neighbouring countries, including China, a Tangkhul Naga student and civil-society group in Manipur on Tuesday demanded urgent action from the Centre and the state govt to ensure their security.“We are extremely tired at this juncture,” Tangkhul Aze Katamnao Long (TAKL), also known as Southern Tangkhul Students’ Union, president Yarchuiso Kashung said in Imphal.“If the Manipur govt and the govt of India are unwilling or unable to protect indigenous citizens, particularly those living in vulnerable border areas, people would have no option but to seek help from neighbouring countries such as China.”Kashung called for immediate action to protect Naga civilians and said, “If the chief minister is unable to protect the state and its people, he should voluntarily resign.”Expressing a sense of alienation among residents of border areas, he said, “When the…
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