{"id":4382,"date":"2025-10-15T17:59:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/?p=4382"},"modified":"2026-01-19T05:18:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T05:18:36","slug":"umpc-condemns-mlas-alleged-role-in-indigenous-pillar-controversy-demands-government-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/15\/umpc-condemns-mlas-alleged-role-in-indigenous-pillar-controversy-demands-government-action\/","title":{"rendered":"UMPC Condemns MLAs\u2019 Alleged Role in \u2018Indigenous Pillar\u2019 Controversy, Demands Government Action"},"content":{"rendered":"

The United Meitei-Pangal Committee (UMPC), Manipur, has strongly condemned the alleged involvement of certain MLAs in supporting the controversial \u201cIndigenous Pillar\u201d at Sawombung Kabui Khul, Imphal East. The committee described the act as divisive and contrary to the Government of Manipur\u2019s policy, calling for immediate suspension and inquiry against any public representatives involved.<\/p>\n

In a press communiqu\u00e9 issued on October 15 and made public following the recent developments reported by Ichel News Network on October 14, the UMPC expressed deep concern over reports that some elected representatives had extended direct or indirect support, including financial assistance, to the Federation of Haomee (FoH) for the erection of the monument. The organization alleged that the monument deliberately excluded the Meitei-Pangal (Muslim) community from Manipur\u2019s indigenous identity narrative.<\/p>\n

UMPC stated that it had earlier submitted a letter to the Governor of Manipur and lodged a formal FIR request with the Director General of Police. The committee condemned what it called the FoH\u2019s \u201cfalse and communally provocative\u201d letter dated October 11, which allegedly defamed UMPC members Raees Ahamed Tampak and Rivayuddin Bogimayum.<\/p>\n

Citing Sections 153A, 153B, 295A, 500, and 505 of the IPC,<\/strong> UMPC has sought immediate investigation into the FoH\u2019s actions and protection for its members. The committee said the latest revelations point to a deepening crisis of governance and communal harmony in the state.<\/p>\n

\u201cSuch actions, if proven true, are tantamount to abetting communal polarization,\u201d<\/strong> the statement read, adding that they undermine the government\u2019s constitutional duty to protect all communities equally.<\/p>\n

UMPC listed its urgent demands, which include:<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0Immediate suspension and inquiry against MLAs supporting or funding FoH\u2019s divisive activities.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Dismantling or modification of the \u201cIndigenous Pillar\u201d to ensure inclusion of all indigenous groups, including Meitei-Pangals<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. FIR registration and prosecution of FoH office bearers responsible for spreading hate and communal enmity.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. State-level peace and reconciliation dialogue to reaffirm unity and integrity in Manipur.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Appealing to the people of Manipur, UMPC reaffirmed that the Meitei-Pangal community has been an inseparable part of the state\u2019s history for centuries, contributing to its polity, economy, and culture. It urged all citizens and community leaders to reject divisive narratives and \u201cstand united for peace, justice, and inclusivity.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The statement was signed by Md Jiaul Haque, Secretary (IPR), UMPC Manipur.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The United Meitei-Pangal Committee (UMPC), Manipur, has strongly condemned the alleged involvement of certain MLAs in supporting the controversial \u201cIndigenous Pillar\u201d at Sawombung Kabui Khul, Imphal East. The committee described … Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4387,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,33],"tags":[302,314],"class_list":["post-4382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inn","category-state","tag-indigenous-pillar","tag-umpc","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4382","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4382"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4382\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8623,"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4382\/revisions\/8623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4382"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}