UPF, KNO Propose SADP for 2027 Manipur Polls

A draft joint press release by the United People's Front (UPF) and the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) has proposed the formation of a new political party ahead of the 13th Manipur Legislative Assembly election in 2027.

According to the draft, representatives associated with the UPF and the KNO—both signatories to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with the Governments of India and Manipur—are considering the creation of a political party to participate in the democratic electoral process.

The proposed name of the party is the Separate Administration Demand Party (SADP).

The draft further outlines a proposed list of Assembly constituencies, candidates, proposers and affiliated organisations that would represent the party in the event it is formed. It states that the constituencies would be represented either by the current nominees or by successor candidates identified through the party's internal selection process.

The proposed candidates are:

• 42 – Tengnoupal (ST): Shri Letpao Haokip; proposed by Mr. S.S. Haokip, Chairman; Organisation: UKLF/UPF.
• 46 – Saikul (ST): Smt. Kimneo Haokip Hangshing; proposed by Mr. David Hangshing, Chairman; Organisation: KRA/KNO.
• 50 – Kangpokpi (Gen): Smt. Nemcha; proposed by Mr. S.T. Thangboi Kipgen, President; Organisation: KNF/UPF.
• 51 – Saitu (ST): Shri Haokholet Kipgen; proposed by Mr. Jangboi Kipgen, Home Secretary; Organisation: KNF/UPF.
• 55 – Tipaimukh (ST): Shri Ngursanglur Sanate; proposed by the Leadership of HPC-D; Organisation: HPC-D/UPF.
• 56 – Thanlon (ST): Joseph Valte, or a successor identified through the party's internal process; proposed by Mr. Thanglianpau Guite, President; Organisation: ZRA/ZRO.
• 57 – Henglep (ST): Shri Letzamang Haokip; proposed by Mr. German Haokip, C-in-C; Organisation: KNF-MC/KNO.
• 58 – Churachandpur (ST): Shri L.M. Khaute; proposed by Mr. Thanglianpau Guite, President; Organisation: ZRA/UPF.
• 59 – Saikot (ST): Shri Paolienlal Haokip; proposed by Mr. P.S. Haokip, President; Organisation: KNA/KNO.
• 60 – Singhat (ST): Shri Chinlunthang Zou; proposed by Mr. P.S. Haokip, President; Organisation: KNA/KNO.

The draft states that all decisions relating to the proposed party's formation, leadership, selection of candidates, manifesto and participation in the election would remain subject to consultation and approval by the relevant bodies. It further notes that the process would be carried out in accordance with the Constitution of India, the Representation of the People Act, and the rules of the Election Commission of India.

The draft also states that if the proposed Separate Administration Demand Party (SADP) is not established, the UPF and KNO would extend support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), described in the document as the ruling party at the Centre, or alternatively to the Indian National Congress (INC) during the 2027 Manipur Assembly elections.

The document is explicitly marked as a "Draft Press Release" jointly prepared by the UPF and KNO. It does not indicate that the proposed political party, the list of candidates, or any related decisions have been formally approved or officially announced.