IMPHAL : The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) (NSCN-IM) has alleged that the Centre is pursuing a “master plan” to create a separate “Kuki state” or “Kuki homeland,” claiming that ongoing inter-community tensions in Manipur and Nagaland are being used as justification for such a move.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by its External Publicity Wing (EPW), the outfit linked the continuing clashes between Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur, as well as disputes involving Naga groups, to what it described as a broader geopolitical design of the Indian government.

The NSCN-IM alleged that the current unrest represents a phase of “Indian-state terrorism” and reflects hegemonic ambitions aimed at redrawing territorial and political boundaries in the region.

Allegations Over Suspension of Operations Pact

The outfit further claimed that violence attributed to Kuki militant groups follows a deliberate pattern and alleged that some of these groups are trained and armed under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with the government.

According to the NSCN-IM, narratives surrounding recent incidents portray Kukis as victims while “others” are labeled as perpetrators, a framing it said serves a hidden political agenda.

In the statement, the group alleged that inter-community clashes, infrastructure projects such as the construction of the “German Road/Tiger Road” in Naga-inhabited areas, incidents of arson in Ukhrul district, and reported attacks on Nagas in Nagaland are being used as pretexts to legitimise the creation of a separate territorial entity for Kukis.

 The NSCN-IM also alleged that New Delhi’s strategy involves fragmenting what it describes as “Nagalim” territory by fostering divisions among Naga groups and pursuing a proxy conflict through Kuki organisations operating under the SoO framework.

In a further claim, the outfit alleged that certain Kuki armed groups have extended activities beyond Indian territory into Myanmar, describing them as part of a larger cross-border agenda linked to the idea of a Kuki homeland.

Additionally, the NSCN-IM reiterated historical assertions that Kuki communities were brought from the Chin Hills-present-day Myanmar-during British rule and settled in Naga areas as a buffer.

No Official Response Yet

There was no immediate response from the Centre or state authorities to the allegations at the time of reporting.

The statement comes amid continued tensions in parts of Manipur and neighbouring areas, where ethnic and territorial issues remain sensitive. Security agencies have maintained that measures are being taken to restore stability and ensure law and order across affected districts.