Guwahati, May 25: In a high-stakes development, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) will meet with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on May 27 for exclusive discussions on the prolonged Manipur crisis. The meeting is a direct follow-up to the Manipur People’s Convention held on May 3 at Khuman Lampak, Imphal, where key resolutions were passed to address the political, security, and humanitarian dimensions of the conflict.
Initially focused on long-standing demands for political clarity and security restructuring, the agenda has now widened significantly in light of the recent Gwaltabi incident, which has sparked widespread public unrest and condemnation.
COCOMI has strongly condemned the use of mock bombs and tear gas shells on peaceful protestors, especially women and elderly participants, during demonstrations held earlier today. Several women were injured in the crackdown, which the group describes as brutal, undemocratic, and unjustified. The committee is demanding an immediate halt to such repressive tactics, full accountability for the forces involved, and a public apology from the Governor for the perceived insult to the people of Manipur.
COCOMI has made it clear that top-level changes are non-negotiable. The organization demanded the resignation or transfer of the Chief Secretary (CS), Director General of Police (DGP), and Security Advisor, all of whom are accused of administrative failure and anti-people decisions, an end to excessive force against civilians and legal accountability for the officers responsible for today’s actions and immediate acknowledgement from central leadership that the situation in Manipur requires both justice and sensitivity—not continued silence.
A seven-member delegation, led by Convenor Khuraijam Athouba Singh, will represent the people of Manipur at the MHA meeting. Other members of the delegation include Yengkokpam Dhiren Meetei, convenor; L. Jadumani Singh, Consultative Member; Thiyam Bharat Singh, Consultative Member; Laikhuram Jayenta Singh; Phijam Shyamchand Singh, CC Member and Yumkhaibam Surjitkumar, Finance.
In case of the Convenor’s absence, the remaining members—along with COCOMI’s Women’s Front and Student Front—will continue public agitation across the state.
COCOMI emphasized that it remains committed to defending the voice and integrity of Manipur, ensuring justice for those wronged, and holding every responsible authority accountable for the ongoing crisis. The committee has warned that failure to act decisively in the upcoming dialogue could escalate public mobilization and deepen the existing trust deficit between the people and the government.
The May 27 meeting is seen as a critical turning point in the search for meaningful solutions to one of the most volatile and protracted internal crises in India.
