Earlier in the day, holding posters and banners, the Kuki-Zo tribals hit the streets in various parts of the state. “For peace in Manipur, Mother India has to deliver a new Baby Statehood called Kukiland,” a poster read.The participants also protested against a viral audio clip, allegedly featuring the voice of the CM, where certain objectionable comments were made. The police earlier termed the audio as “doctored”.Two days ago, Singh had rejected the separate administration demand, which was first flagged by the 10 Kuki-Zo legislators, including two ministers, days after the ethnic violence had broken out on May 3 last year.“Manipur is a small state and it is not to be disintegrated. There cannot be a separate administration within the state. We will not allow this,” Singh said.He added that the government could instead explore giving more autonomy to the autonomous councils with focus on development.Meanwhile, the Imphal valley observed a shutdown in protest against the Kuki-Zo tribals’ separate administration demand. All major markets remained closed during the day.
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