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Politics
Kuki MLAs Rejoin Manipur Assembly After Three-Year Hiatus
✍️ ndtv.com
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 11:48 AM
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After a three‑year break caused by a violent clash, Kuki legislators have returned to the Manipur Legislative Assembly, signalling a step toward stability.
After a three‑year hiatus caused by a violent clash between Kuki and Meitei communities, the Kuki community's elected representatives have returned to the Manipur Legislative Assembly.
The Kuki MLAs, who had been absent since the 2020 conflict that disrupted legislative proceedings, were welcomed back by the assembly's Speaker and fellow legislators. Their presence is expected to influence upcoming debates on security, development, and inter‑communal harmony.
State officials have announced plans to strengthen dialogue mechanisms and ensure that such disruptions do not recur. The return of the Kuki legislators is seen as a positive signal for peace and governance in Manipur.
The Kuki MLAs, who had been absent since the 2020 conflict that disrupted legislative proceedings, were welcomed back by the assembly's Speaker and fellow legislators. Their presence is expected to influence upcoming debates on security, development, and inter‑communal harmony.
State officials have announced plans to strengthen dialogue mechanisms and ensure that such disruptions do not recur. The return of the Kuki legislators is seen as a positive signal for peace and governance in Manipur.