Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh vehemently denounced the recent assault on T Michael Lamjathang Haokip, the BJP spokesperson’s family. The attack, which took place on Sunday night in the Churachandpur district, involved fire and vandalism against Haokip’s home, resulting in property devastation. Singh expressed his deep worry for the occurrence, emphasizing how serious it was and how a thorough investigation was necessary to hold those responsible for it accountable.
He further wrote on X, “The attack carried out on family members of Micheal Lamjathang, a leader of the Thadou community, oldest amongst the ethnic tribes of Manipur, and BJP spokesperson, by vandalizing his house was an act of cowardice. I consider this personal harm put on one of our recognized tribes as a direct challenge to the unity and the integrity of the State. We will initiate appropriate legal action against the culprit, ” he added.
According to reports, on August 25, at approximately 11 p.m., armed gunmen broke into the Phailien village home of BJP spokesperson T Michael Lamjathang Haokip’s family. According to reports, since unrest in Manipur started, Haokip’s home has been the target of two attacks. Haokip expressed his worries on social media following the attack. “People are actively lifting their prayer for my community, much support and solidarity shown by many individuals,” he stated. He emphasized how everyone had come together to show support for the Thadou people at this unfortunate period, demonstrating the strength and cohesion of those providing it.
This incident occurred a few days after three local MLAs publicly declared their desire for Manipur to have its own administrative division. The lawmakers have called for an alternative system of government that would better serve the interests and complaints of the people they represent. They have even gone so far as to insist on being referred to by the names of their individual tribes rather than by the collective term “Kuki-Zo,” as the latter seemed to be less indicative of their identities and tribal groupings.
