SHILLONG, APR 27: Citing a deeply concerning lapse in governance, the North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has demanded urgent intervention from State and Central authorities to stop the recurring cycle of violence and bloodshed in Manipur.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, the apex students’ body said it “is profoundly disturbed by the persistence of such tragic incidents, wherein innocent lives are lost and the very fabric of peaceful coexistence is being relentlessly eroded.”
Describing attacks on civilians as a strike at the core of human dignity, security and the fundamental right to live in peace, NESO said, “The continuing unrest has inflicted immeasurable suffering upon countless families and communities, leaving behind a trail of grief, fear and uncertainty.”
The organisation conveyed heartfelt condolences to all bereaved families who have lost their loved ones in this prolonged conflict and said it “stands in unwavering solidarity with every victim affected by this tragic situation.”
“The pain endured by the people is a collective pain shared by the entire North East,” the statement noted.
Questioning the prolonged crisis, NESO said, “At this critical juncture, the Organization finds it imperative to question the inability of the concerned State and Central authorities to effectively intervene and bring an end to this protracted crisis, which has been ongoing for years.”
“The continued failure to restore peace and normalcy reflects a deeply concerning lapse in governance and responsibility,” it added.
Calling for decisive steps, the body said, “The North East Students’ Organization unequivocally calls for immediate, fair and transparent intervention to halt further escalation of violence. It is imperative that justice is delivered without delay.”
“Those responsible for perpetrating such heinous acts must be” brought to justice, NESO stated.
By Our Reporter
