India, May 13 -- Two Kuki-Zo organisations, Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) and the Kuki Liberation Army-Letkholun (KLA-L), a banned underground outfit faction issued separate statements opposing the proposed visit of state chief minister Yumnam Khemchand to Churachandpur district on Friday.

A press statement issued by KIM, an apex body of Kuki civil body, expressed concerned over the proposed visit of CM Khemchand at Churachandpur district of Manipur, stating that the prevailing situation in the districts such as Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal districts remains "highly sensitive and volatile".

"In view of the above, it is strongly advised that the chief minister defer any proposed visit to Kuki-Zo populated districts until such time a...