Emotional video of Manipur MMA fighter Koren appealing to Prime Minister Modi goes viral online Latest News India

A video clip of Churen Koren, a mixed martial artist from Manipur, is going viral on social media in which he challenges Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the northeastern states affected by ethnic violence. We are calling for peace to be restored.

An undated video shows Chunlen Koren becoming emotional as he speaks, apparently after a match at Matrix Fight Night (MFN).

“This is my humble request. There is violence in Manipur. It has been almost a year. People have died and many are in relief camps. There is a lack of food and water in these relief camps. The children are unable to study properly. The future is uncertain. Modiji, please visit Manipur once and restore peace to the state,” Chulen Koren said while speaking at the event. is said to have been heard.

HT could not independently verify the authenticity of the video.

While sharing the video clip on X (officially Twitter), Youth Congress President Srinivas BV wrote in Hindi: “This is Chunlen Koren from Manipur. If the Prime Minister had been a member of his family, perhaps all the people of Manipur would be crying today.”

The Bharatiya Janata Party is yet to issue an official statement on the situation.

Ethnic violence has erupted in Manipur since May last year, leaving more than 200 people dead and nearly 50,000 displaced. Officials say ethnic violence has descended into anarchy and underground extremist groups are regaining support.

violence in manipur

Violence has escalated in the region since a 'tribal solidarity march' in the hill district protesting the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

The Maiteis, who make up about 53 percent of Manipur's population and live mainly in the Imphal Valley, are in contrast to tribes such as the Nagas and Kukis, who make up 40 percent and live mainly in the hilly regions.

Serve the abducted JCO

Last week, a serving non-commissioned officer (JCO) of the Indian Army was allegedly abducted by an armed group in conflict-torn Manipur's Thoubal district and rescued almost nine hours later.

The Army later said in a statement: “Due to the synergy of the security forces, the JCO was safely rescued at 6:30 pm. The JCO is currently at Waikong police station (near Kakching) in Thoubal district. Manipur Police is investigating the incident. .”