On Tuesday, the state government extended the internet ban for another five days as the unprecedented violence between the Kuki-Zomi tribes and the majority Meitei community continued to rage.
“We now look forward to the wisdom of the Union Home Minister Amit Shah who has assured us that he will give us a solution in 15 days,” said the forum.
The state has been in turmoil since May 3 after clashes broke out between the dominant Meitei community and the tribal Kuki community. At least 80 people are reported to have died in the violence.