Langdai Khangsunaha has issued a 10-point reform ultimatum to Manipur’s government following the Tronglaobi killings, demanding justice, security reforms, and policy changes, while ongoing hunger strikes intensify pressure for immediate and decisive action.
?? KEY POINTS
o Langdai Khangsunaha submits 10-point reform memorandum to Manipur government
o Tronglaobi incident cited as a “massacre” requiring judicial probe
o Demands include UAPA prosecution, NRC update, and forest protection
o Hunger strikes intensify pressure for action
o Memorandum sent to PM and Union Home Minister
IMPHAL – In a major escalation of civil society intervention, Langdai Khangsunaha—a collective platform representing local clubs and Meira Paibees from Malom to Meitram—has submitted a sweeping memorandum to the Manipur government, demanding urgent reforms in governance, security, and justice.
The document, termed the “Langdai Memorandum,” was addressed to Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and outlines ten key demands in response to the April 7 Tronglaobi incident and the prolonged violence that has affected the state since May 2023.
Emerging from sustained grassroots mobilisation, including hunger strikes and a public consultation held on April 12, the platform claims to represent a unified voice of civil society seeking accountability and long-term stability.
“The present crisis reflects a clear pattern of provocation that cannot be dismissed as isolated incidents,” the memorandum states, pointing to concerns over illegal immigration, forest encroachment, and a growing drug economy.
The Tronglaobi Incident: A Trigger for Collective Action
At the core of the memorandum lies the April 7 Tronglaobi attack, described by the group as a “massacre” demanding urgent judicial scrutiny.
According to the document, the incident began with a bomb explosion at a residential home around midnight, resulting in the deaths of two young children—a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister—while leaving their mother injured.
The situation reportedly escalated the following morning. Despite the presence of nearby security camps, the memorandum alleges a lack of immediate response. As villagers gathered in distress, security forces allegedly opened fire, leading to the deaths of three civilians.
“The two events—the blast and subsequent firing—form a single chain of violence that must be investigated as one incident,” the memorandum asserts.
Hospital records cited in the document suggest that several victims were shot from behind while attempting to flee, raising serious concerns over adherence to standard crowd-control procedures.
Ten-Point Reform Agenda Submitted
The Langdai Memorandum lays out ten demands aimed at addressing both immediate justice and structural issues:
Stricter Legal Action: Calling for those responsible for the bombing to be prosecuted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, treating the act as terrorism rather than a routine law-and-order issue.
Enhanced Security Deployment: Urging adequate protection for vulnerable villages and farming communities.
Forest Protection Measures: Demanding eviction of illegal encroachments in reserved forests and sanctuaries.
Crackdown on Poppy Cultivation: Advocating satellite mapping and strict action against drug networks and financiers.
Village Verification Audit: Seeking publication of verified satellite data to identify unauthorized settlements.
NRC Update: Recommending an updated National Register of Citizens for Manipur with a defined cut-off date.
Recognition of Organized Violence: Calling for official acknowledgment of the crisis as coordinated violence rather than spontaneous ethnic conflict.
Judicial Inquiry: Demanding an independent probe led by a High Court judge into the Tronglaobi incident.
Resettlement of Displaced Persons: Urging time-bound rehabilitation of internally displaced families with security guarantees.
End to SoO Regime: Calling for the termination of the Suspension of Operations agreements with armed groups.
“Justice must be immediate and structural reforms unavoidable if peace is to be restored,” the memorandum emphasizes.
Grassroots Movement Gains Momentum
The submission follows a series of hunger strikes by activists and community leaders, signalling growing public frustration.
Five individuals have already completed phased hunger strikes in support of the demands, while Tokpam Gita Devi continues an indefinite fast that began on April 26.
The collective has stated that the protest will persist until the government responds positively to the memorandum.
Copies of the document have also been sent to Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, urging decisive intervention at the national level.
