‘Independence Demand Day’ Observance On the occasion of the 47th Anniversary of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) Message to the People of Manipur by President Mm Ngouba 25 February 2026
‘Independence Demand Day’ Observance On the occasion of the 47th Anniversary of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) Message to the People of Manipur
by President Mm Ngouba, 25 February 2026.
First of all, to all the martyrs who have sacrificed their lives in the struggle for the freedom of our Motherland Manipur and its people, I bow my head in solemn homage and respect.
Although the Constitution of India bears the words Secularism and Socialism, the rulers of India have not sincerely practiced them. Instead, in the name of caste hierarchy, in the name of the LPG (Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation) policy that enriches the wealthy, they have oppressed poor peasants and workers; in the name of religion, and religion as a weapon, they have committed crimes and pursued a duplicitous policy. Such is the character of the Indian State.
These internal challenges within India have become obstacles to its quest for global leadership. Sceptical of stalled multilateral forums such as SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation), India actively pursues minilateral groupings like I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE, USA) and the QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue – India, United States, Japan, Australia). India lacks a stable and prosperous foundation, that is crucial for sustaining an assertive foreign policy, This, indeed, is India’s present condition in today’s world.
Furthermore, because of the domineering posture of India, its policy toward South Asian countries is increasingly described as “a dual approach of partnership and domination”. As a result, neighbouring countries are cautious of India’s shadow and seek alternative paths beyond it. While India wishes to project itself as the natural leader of South Asia, smaller neighbouring states do not accept overbearing attitude of India as legitimate leadership. Regional policy frameworks of India – the “Neighbourhood First Policy”, “The Gujral Doctrine” – have gradually lost credibility. Even the “South Asia Satellite”, rather than being received solely as an instrument of humanitarian and developmental cooperation, was widely perceived as a projection of India’s political influence into the region. In response to what many view as an increasingly assertive and domineering hegemon posture, South Asian states have sought to safeguard their strategic autonomy and diversify their external partnerships. The “India Out” movement in Maldives; Nepal’s engagement with China and the ensuing Nepal–India border tensions; Sri Lanka’s recalibration and balancing act; Bangladesh pursuing a multipolar foreign policy – all these developments reveal that India’s hegemonic tendencies bare no longer accepted unquestioningly. South Asian countries now directly challenge India’s attempt to function as the predominant power. They increasingly engage with alternative platforms, such as China’s BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) project. The emergence of a so-called “China Friendly Axis” has further unsettled India.
From a broader South Asian perspective, India’s policy toward Myanmar is highly polarised –
a two-track approach with a hard red line. Both the Myanmar Government and Myanmar’s revolutionary forces recognise this.
In November 2025, when the Chin National Front (CNF), the Arakan Army (AA), and the National Unity Government (NUG) were formally invited to participate in a seminar in Delhi, India reportedly withdrew the invitation without explanation after learning of Myanmar’s military leadership’s visit to China. In an apparent effort to prevent Myanmar from gravitating too closely toward Beijing, India has since sought to recalibrate its approach, attempting to appease and engage both the political and military leaderships of Myanmar.
The Government of Myanmar regards India as a useful but not entirely trusted partner. The resistance sees India as a “fair-weather friend” that talks to them only when there are risk, then abandons them when China pushes back. More broadly, India is often perceived within Myanmar as politically inconsistent and strategically unreliable (deep political distrust and fear): not a steadfast ally, but an opportunistic external actor – at times even a calculating and untrustworthy outsider. Consequently, it is not only in Myanmar but across Southeast Asia that confidence in India’s “Act East Policy” has visibly eroded.
Amid such global political realities, the people of the WESEA (Western South East Asia) region continue their liberation struggle against India. For 47 years, the Revolutionary People’s Front has waged this struggle. Despite the passage of time, India has failed to defeat us. The RPF affirms that the just and genuine liberation struggle led by the people of Manipur cannot be extinguished by India. Even if our body flows a single drop blood, our struggle for independence will continue constantly.
India has deployed a wide array of repressive measures in its efforts to stifle the RPF’s movement and dismantle its ideological foundations. The 2023 Kuki–Meitei conflict, in our assessment, was neither spontaneous nor incidental, but sponsored and engineered by the Indian Government, unleashing immense human suffering. Indian national media intensified the crisis, amplifying the flames. By contrast, during the February 2026 incident in Litan, Ukhrul – when Kuki and Tangkhul homes were set ablaze – community leaders moved comparatively swiftly toward dialogue. There was a conscious recognition of the colonial logic of divide-and-rule and of the fundamental differences between the two crises and media accounts the truth-differences too. Even so, the Indian Army faced allegations of involvement in-group violence. The pattern is not incidental. The fragmentation of communities and the systematic weakening of collective unity remain embedded in India’s enduring strategic colonial approach.
India will continue to deploy divisive tactics to weaken the unity of WESEA and suppress the liberation movement. We urge the people not to believe the propaganda disseminated by India Government and its colonial media. The covert agencies operating behind the scenes must be exposed.
The Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) calls upon the oppressed and exploited masses to repose their trust in our common cause, and we urge our people to continue placing their confidence in the RPF. Today, the RPF is not merely a liberation organisation resisting India’s repression; it has evolved into a politically mature movement, capable of engaging responsibly and strategically in domestic, regional, and foreign affairs alike. This capacity has been forged and sustained by the steadfast support of the people. We therefore call upon all to further strengthen the RPF’s struggle, extend cooperation, contribute according to your ability, and actively participate in consolidating the collective strength and unity of WESEA.
Finally, on this solemn and auspicious day, the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) conveys its respectful greetings and fraternal solidarity to CorCom and all allied organisations that stand shoulder to shoulder in this shared struggle, as well as to every individual and collective dedicated to the cause of our Motherland and the liberation of the oppressed peoples of WESEA.
Long Live RPF
Victory to PLA
Victory to the People
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