‘Selective action’: Kuki-Zo Council warns of pulling MLAs out Manipur govt, ask armed groups to reconsider truce pact

The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has threatened to withdraw its Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from the Manipur government and challenge armed groups under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement, accusing the government of selective action in addressing ethnic violence. In a statement, the KZC reiterated its demand for a separate Union Territory with its own legislature, arguing that the current political arrangement has failed to protect the Kuki-Zo community.

The Council accused the government of not taking swift action against the killing of Kuki-Zo civilians, despite security forces acting quickly following the death of Meitei and Naga civilians. The KZC cited the seizure of an armed group's camp, despite lacking evidence of a connection to the killings, as evidence of the government's selective approach.

They also highlighted that 32 Kuki-Zo civilians have been killed since March 2026 in violence linked to groups like NSCN-IM and ZUF(K), and numerous villages have been burned. The Council questioned why the NSCN-IM, which has a ceasefire arrangement with the Centre, is allowed to operate freely in Manipur. They demanded justice and an end to the political stalemate, warning that if their grievances are not addressed, they may take stronger political measures, including withdrawing MLAs from the government and urging SoO groups to reconsider cooperation.