Manipur’s Deputy Chief Minister Losi Dikho brought a message of hope and action from Churachandpur on the 78th Zomi National Day, vowing relentless government engagement to heal ethnic wounds.
Addressing reporters, Dikho linked peace to the return of violence-hit displacees. ‘With CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh at the helm and cabinet in place, normalcy tops our agenda. We’re contacting citizens statewide,’ he articulated.
Past unrest barred access to Churachandpur locals, but that’s changing. ‘Our strategy: visit them, converse openly, and cultivate consensus,’ Dikho explained. Outreach includes those stranded away from Imphal.
On bridging Kuki Zo and Meitei divides, he said, ‘Reconciliation is feasible and forthcoming as we interact more.’ Many displaced are returning happily, with government plugging connectivity gaps in tougher terrains.
Affirming equity, Dikho stated, ‘No bias between plains and hills; rehabilitation is serious business.’ Recent Ukhrul Litang interventions demonstrated Kuki cooperation during Tangkhul tensions, paralleled by Thadou’s stellar support for peace and coalition-building.
Countering Congress’s poll predictions, he dismissed them as ‘standard political posturing.’ ‘We expect public backing for continuity,’ Dikho asserted confidently. As Manipur navigates its fragile equilibrium, such declarations aim to rebuild trust across communities.