The Liangmai Naga Council (LNC), the apex body representing the Liangmai tribe in Manipur, has opposed a recent order issued by the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN). This order, dated 15 October 2024, referred to Maremei village as "Maremei- Ramkamai village" and recognized it as part of Kuki Taphou. The LNC contends that this misrepresents historical records and disregards the ancestral rights of the Liangmai community.
On 4 December 2024, tensions escalated when armed individuals reportedly fired near Marenmai village, causing fear among residents. The LNC accused these individuals of harassing villagers, including the elderly, and criticized the security forces for failing to intervene despite there being a 9th Manipur Rifles camp near the village.
During an emergency meeting on 5 December 2024, held in Chawangkining Village, Kangpokpi district, the LNC labeled the GPRN order as "unilateral and illogical”, inapplicable to Liangmai land. They expressed concerns about encroachments by the Kuki community, who claim the village as part of their territory.
The LNC is particularly worried about the misuse of a 2022 agreement between Kuki chief Lenkhomang Chongloi and RK Remping, which they say the GPRN wrongly used to support its order, undermining Naga rights.
In their statement, the LNC called for the immediate withdrawal of the GPRN order, asserting that “Maremei” is the correct name for the village as listed in the Manipur government gazette. The LNC insisted that the dispute is an internal matter of the Liangmai community and should, therefore, be resolved according to Liangmai customs and practices.
The LNC expressed disappointment with GPRN leaders for not responding to their appeals for fair discussions. While the council remains committed to Naga unity, they warned that if the order is not withdrawn, they would take further action to protect the rights and lands of the Liangmai people.
The ethnic conflict in Manipur, particularly between Nagas and Kukis, dates back to the early 1990s. The conflict is riddled with several violent incidents, including the Kuki Student Organisation’s "Quit Notice" in 1992, which allegedly forced Nagas to abandon homes in Moreh.
Recent tensions, exacerbated since March 2023, involve the Nagas being caught in the crossfire between Meiteis and Kuki-Zos, as noted by the United Naga Council (UNC) in a February 2024 statement.
In June 2018, a Liangmai Naga house was burnt down at Leimakhong by Kukis. On 5 September 2023, a Liangmai farmer was beaten by the Kuki Revolutionary Army on Imphal-Tamei Road for refusing to pay illegal tax, according to the same UNC statement. A violent attack on 7 January 2025, involved a Naga woman from K Lungwiram village being assaulted by approximately 20 Kuki individuals while overseeing land leveling, with video evidence showing mob aggression, as reported by Northeast Today.
Demand/Contention of the Affected Community
Demand to retain/protect access to common land/resources
Demand for better access to common land/resources
Other Demand/Contention of the Affected Community
Demand to retain the name of the village as Maremai, and to protect the Liangmai heritage.
Region Classification
Rural
Type of Land
Common and Private
Non-Forest (Other than Grazing Land)
What was the action taken by the police?
How many people did the police detain or arrest?
What is the current status of the detained/accused persons?
Did the person face any violence while in police custody?
If any arrests took place, were the accused persons produced before a judge within 24 hours of the arrest?
If the accused was not produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, or not produced at all, what were the reasons?
Legislation under which the accused was charged
Was the accused person informed of their right to legal representation? Did the accused person have access to legal aid?
In cases where the accused person approached the court for bail, was bail granted?
Why was bail granted or rejected? If granted, what were the bail conditions and quantum of bail?
Were there any other notable irregularities that took place, or other significant details?
Details of sources (names of accused, names and numbers of any lawyers, names of any police officers contacted)
Status of Project
Original Project Deadline
Whether the Project has been Delayed
Significance of Land to Land Owners/Users
Residential area, Religious/Sacred/Cultural value
Whether the project was stalled due to land conflict
Source/Reference
Total investment involved (in Crores):
₹
Type of investment:
Year of Estimation
Has the Conflict Ended?
No
When did it end?
Why did the conflict end?
Categories of Legislations Involved in the Conflict
Legislations/Policies Involved
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Whether claims/objections were made as per procedure in the relevant statute
What was the claim(s)/objection(s) raised by the community?
What was the Decision of the Concerned Government Department?
Legal Processes and Loopholes Enabling the Conflict:
Land record discrepancies
Legal Status:
Out of Court
Status of Case In Court
Whether any adjudicatory body was approached
No
Name of the adjudicatory body
Name(s) of the Court(s)
Case Number
Main Reasoning/Decision of court
Major Human Rights Violations Related to the Conflict:
Physical attack
Other harassment
Whether criminal law was used against protestors:
Reported Details of the Violation:
1. Burning of a Liangmai Naga House (June 25, 2018) - On June 25, 2018, a Liangmai Naga house was burned down at Leimakhong in Kangpokpi district by members of the Kuki community. 2. Assault on a Liangmai Farmer (September 5, 2023) - On September 5, 2023, a Liangmai farmer was beaten by members of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) on the Imphal-Tamei Road in Kangpokpi district. The farmer was allegedly targeted for refusing to pay an illegal tax demanded by the armed group, reflecting control struggles over land and resources. 3. Attack on a Liangmai Naga Woman (January 7, 2025) - On January 7, 2025, a Naga woman from K. Lungwiram village in Kangpokpi district was assaulted by approximately 20 Kuki individuals while overseeing land leveling on ancestral Liangmai land. Video evidence showed the mob attacking her with sticks and stones, an act condemned by the Manipur Indigenous Peoples Forum and the Liangmai Naga Council (LNC).
Date of Violation
June 24, 2018
Location of Violation
Leimakhong, Imphal-Tamei Road and K Lungwiram village (Kangpokpi district)
Government Departments Involved in the Conflict:
Senapati District Administration, Kangpokpi District Administration
PSUs Involved in the Conflict:
Did LCW Approach Government Authorities for Comments?
Name, Designation and Comment of the Government Authorities Approached
Corporate Parties Involved in the Conflict:
Did LCW Approach Corporate Parties for Comments?
Communities/Local Organisations in the Conflict:
Liangmai Naga Council, Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim
What was the action taken by the police?
How many people did the police detain or arrest?
What is the current status of the detained/accused persons?
Did the person face any violence while in police custody?
If any arrests took place, were the accused persons produced before a judge within 24 hours of the arrest?
If the accused was not produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, or not produced at all, what were the reasons?
Legislation under which the accused was charged
Was the accused person informed of their right to legal representation? Did the accused person have access to legal aid?
In cases where the accused person approached the court for bail, was bail granted?
Why was bail granted or rejected? If granted, what were the bail conditions and quantum of bail?
Were there any other notable irregularities that took place, or other significant details?
