Imphal: The World Meetei Council (WMC) has written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing deep concern over what it described as the “possible role and conduct” of certain sections of the Indian Army in the ongoing Manipur crisis.

Addressed to the Prime Minister and tagged to the official handles of @PMOIndia and @HQ_IDS_India, the letter highlights what the organization calls the “prolonged suffering” of the people of Manipur and urges the Central Government to take immediate corrective action in the interest of national unity and justice.

In the letter, the WMC stated that while it has maintained restraint out of respect for the armed forces, the situation has now “crossed the limits of tolerance and humanity.” The Council urged the Prime Minister to directly intervene to restore peace, law, and normalcy in the state.

The WMC outlined eight key points for the Prime Minister’s attention, emphasizing that:

1. Manipur is an integral part of India and any unrest in the state must be treated as a national concern.

2. The state has remained “virtually without law and order” for over two and a half years despite strong central leadership.

3. Over 60,000 Indian citizens have been displaced and continue to live in distress.

4. National Highways remain inaccessible to both the Meetei and Kuki-Zo communities despite the deployment of around 60,000 security personnel.

5. During the Prime Minister’s visit to Manipur on September 13, 2025, no assurances were made regarding the safe return of displaced citizens or the reopening of highways.

6. The Army continues to restrict highway movement “under the pretext of preventing communal violence,” a situation the WMC says has worsened the humanitarian crisis.

The Council stressed that its appeal is “not a complaint but a national concern,” warning that continued silence would “deepen the wounds of Manipur and weaken the faith of its people in the Union of India.”

Calling for a “positive and decisive response” from the Prime Minister, the WMC urged immediate steps to restore peace and ensure dignity, justice, and security for all citizens of Manipur.

The letter marks one of the strongest public appeals yet from a Meetei civil organization, reflecting growing frustration over the prolonged unrest and the perceived inaction of both the state and central authorities.

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