Songpi, Feb 6, 2026: Thousands of people from the Kuki community rallied in Churachandpur, to protest against the participation of Kuki MLAs in the formation of the Manipur government. The protesters, organised by prominent women organisations, demanded that the MLAs step back from their positions.
The rally saw hundreds of people taking to the streets, shouting slogans and burning effigies of the three Kuki MLAs who participated in the government formation. The protesters were angry that the MLAs had ignored the appeal of Kuki organisations to not join the government without a written commitment to their demand for a Union Territory comprising Kuki-dominated areas.
The Kuki organisations had been seeking a separate administration to end the Meitei-Kuki conflict, but the MLAs went ahead with joining the government. The protesters saw this as a betrayal of their trust and an attempt to undermine their struggle for self-determination.
The Kuki Council the apex body condemned the decision of the MLAs to join the government, saying it was in complete disregard of public sentiment and the collective resolutions of the community. The Kuki Council also announced a "social boycott" against the five Kuki BJP MLAs who took part in the meeting in New Delhi.
The protest turned violent on Thursday evening, with some protesters pelting stones at security forces and burning tyres to block roads. Additional forces had to be deployed to restore order. The Kuki Council alleged that the security forces had stopped the protesters from enforcing a shutdown, leading to the violence.
The Kuki organisations have made it clear that they will not back down from their demand for a separate administration. The rally was a show of their collective strength and determination to fight for their rights, despite the government's attempts to divide and manipulate them.
Edited By: St. Ginth Haokip
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