*India Today National media ten Feb 18 Chia Kuki-Zo Council lamkaih na a peaceful Rally ding pen post ta* ✍️ _*The People Voices*_ _16Feb2025 Sunday_ _*Manipur: Kuki-Zo council announces peaceful rally on February 18, demanding separate administration*_ Manipur's Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has announced a 'Peaceful Rally for Immediate Political Solution' on February 18 across all Kuki-Zo inhabited districts, aimed at urging the Central government to address their long-standing demand for a separate administration—Union Territory with Legislature. The decision was taken during the Kuki-Zo Council's recent meeting held in Churachandpur on February 8 and 11. The Council has entrusted several frontal organisations to lead the rally in their respective regions: 1. Churachandpur – Under the aegis of Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) 2. Kangpokpi – Led by Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) & Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills 3. Pherzawl & Jiribam – Led by Indigenous Tribes Advocacy Committee (ITAC), Kuki Inpi Jiribam, and allied bodies 4. Tengnoupal (Moreh) – Under Hill Tribal Council (HTC) 5. Chandel – Led by Kuki Inpi Chandel & Kuki Chief Association 6. Delhi & NCR – Organized by KSO Delhi & NCR & Kuki-Zo Women’s Forum Delhi The rally is designed to be completely peaceful and disciplined, emphasising the community’s commitment to a democratic resolution. The key demands include: 1. Formal discussion of the Kuki-Zo issue in Parliament 2. Grant of Separate Administration (Union Territory with Legislature) 3. No Solution, No Peace 4. No Border Fencing without a political solution 5. Justice for the leaked ‘Biren Audio Tapes’ An advisory for participants has also been issues: - The rally will be conducted peacefully, with no violent demonstrations or hate speech or mentioning of individual names. - Indian flags will be prominently displayed to emphasise the community’s commitment to democratic processes. - Protesters are encouraged to wear black attire as a mark of unity and resistance. - A common banner, digital visuals, press statement, and memorandum will be provided by KZC to ensure uniformity in the message. - A memorandum will be submitted to the Home Minister, with each district forwarding their copy through the respective Deputy Commissioner. The Kuki-Zo Council has called upon all community organisations and supporters to join the rally and demonstrate unwavering solidarity in their quest for justice and self-governance. The protest is expected to be one of the most organised and unified demonstrations in the ongoing movement for a separate administration. @IndiaTodayNE https://www.indiatodayne.in/manipur/story/manipur-kuki-zo-council-announces-peaceful-rally-on-february-18-demanding-separate-administration-1171106-2025-02-16?utm_source=itneweb_story