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Naga group threatens to seek Chinese support if Delhi, Manipur fail to safeguard community
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM
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A Naga organization warned that it could turn to China for assistance if the Indian government and Manipur state do not protect its community, according to a Times of India report.
The Naga group issued a stark warning, stating that a failure by the Union government and the Manipur state to ensure the safety of its people could push them to seek assistance from China. The statement, reported by the Times of India, reflects growing anxiety among the community over perceived security lapses in the hill districts.
Officials from the group said that the lack of adequate protection could embolden external forces to intervene, specifically naming China as a potential ally. They emphasized that the demand is not for confrontation but for a guarantee of safety for their villages and cultural sites.
The central and state authorities have not publicly responded to the warning yet. The issue adds another layer of complexity to the already delicate law‑and‑order situation in Manipur, where ethnic tensions have periodically flared.
Analysts note that the allegation of possible Chinese involvement could have diplomatic repercussions, urging both Delhi and Imphal to address community concerns promptly to avoid escalation.
Officials from the group said that the lack of adequate protection could embolden external forces to intervene, specifically naming China as a potential ally. They emphasized that the demand is not for confrontation but for a guarantee of safety for their villages and cultural sites.
The central and state authorities have not publicly responded to the warning yet. The issue adds another layer of complexity to the already delicate law‑and‑order situation in Manipur, where ethnic tensions have periodically flared.
Analysts note that the allegation of possible Chinese involvement could have diplomatic repercussions, urging both Delhi and Imphal to address community concerns promptly to avoid escalation.