Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Manipur BJP Spokesperson Urges PM Modi on Insurgent Deal
Imagine some groups in Manipur made a deal with the government, called the SoO agreement, promising to follow rules.
A BJP leader is asking the Prime Minister not to renew this deal.
This leader points out that the local government doesn't want to continue it.
The deal was with some armed groups who haven't been sticking to the rules, and a leader's house was attacked.
The leader feels that extending the deal would be a mistake, and suggests that the government is unable to control the groups.
They believe that extending the deal would not respect the state's wishes or the people's vote.
Manipur BJP spokesperson urged PM Modi not to renew the SoO agreement.
The Manipur assembly passed a resolution opposing extension of the SoO agreement.
The SoO agreement involves Kuki, Zomi, and Hmar insurgent groups.
The agreement requires insurgents to follow strict ground rules, which have been violated.
The spokesperson believes extending the agreement would undermine democracy.
- Who
- T Michael Lamjathang Haokip, a BJP spokesperson; the Prime Minister of India; Kuki, Zomi, and Hmar insurgent groups.
- What
- A BJP spokesperson from Manipur is requesting the Prime Minister not to renew the SoO agreement with insurgent groups.
- When
- The Manipur assembly passed a resolution in February 2024.
- Where
- Manipur
- Why
- The spokesperson believes the agreement is being violated and extending it would undermine the democratic mandate.
BJP Spokesperson's Perspective
Possible Government Perspective
Agreement Renewal
BJP Spokesperson's Perspective
Do not renew SoO agreement.
Possible Government Perspective
Renew SoO agreement.
- Agreement Type
- Suspension of Operations (SoO)
- Groups Involved
- Kuki, Zomi, Hmar insurgent groups
- Party of Spokesperson
- BJP
- Location
- Manipur
- Assembly Resolution
- Against extension of SoO agreement
- SoO Agreement Deadline
- February 29, 2024