The US Baptist Church, to exploit religious divisions in Manipur
ByKesh
in May of this year, India condemned a report from the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) that alleged human rights abuses in Manipur. The MEA characterised the report as “deeply biased,” pointing to a pattern of Western meddling that undermines India’s sovereignty and ability to manage its internal affairs.
In a video of Courtney’s speech posted on YouTube, the American preacher can be heard inciting the Kuki people against the Government of India and the Meitei Hindus, referring to them as an “enemy.”
As Indian authorities strive to bridge the divide between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur, Western missionaries — reportedly supported by the US Baptist Church — have been accused of exploiting the region’s ethnic fault lines.
Schemes by non-governmental organisations, particularly those affiliated with the US Baptist Church, to exploit religious divisions in Manipur and other northeastern states have raised significant concerns in India.