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Kuki MLAs Re‑enter Manipur Assembly After Three‑Year Boycott
✍️ NDTV
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 03:38 PM
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After a three‑year absence stemming from ethnic clashes, Kuki legislators have taken their seats again in the Manipur Legislative Assembly.
Kuki members of the Manipur Legislative Assembly have resumed their participation after a three‑year hiatus that began with the 2021 ethnic unrest. Their presence was noted in the assembly chamber following the prolonged boycott that had left the Kuki community unrepresented in state law‑making.
The boycott was triggered by violent clashes between Kuki and Meitei groups in 2021, which escalated into a broader security crisis and prompted the Kuki legislators to withdraw from legislative proceedings. Over the intervening period, the assembly functioned without their input, affecting deliberations on several regional issues.
Their return is being described by political observers as a positive step toward restoring full legislative representation and fostering dialogue on pending grievances. It also signals a tentative easing of tensions that have hampered governance in the northeastern state.
The boycott was triggered by violent clashes between Kuki and Meitei groups in 2021, which escalated into a broader security crisis and prompted the Kuki legislators to withdraw from legislative proceedings. Over the intervening period, the assembly functioned without their input, affecting deliberations on several regional issues.
Their return is being described by political observers as a positive step toward restoring full legislative representation and fostering dialogue on pending grievances. It also signals a tentative easing of tensions that have hampered governance in the northeastern state.