Imphal, February 8:A press release issued by the United Kuki Liberation Army (UKLA) has triggered serious concern after the armed group issued threats against three sitting MLAs from Manipur, accusing them of siding with the state government amid the ongoing ethnic violence.
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| The three Kuki-Zo MLAs - LM Khaute, Nemcha Kipgen and Ngursanglur Sanate named in a recent UKLA statement |
In the statement dated February 7, 2026, the United Kuki Liberation Army claimed to be acting through its “Central Committee” and alleged that the Manipur government was acting against the “interests, lives and dignity” of the Kuki-Zo people. The group named Nemcha Kipgen, L M Khaute, and Ngursanglur Sanate, accusing them of cooperating with the state government despite representing Kuki-Zo constituencies.
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The UKLA issued what it described as a “final warning,” directing the three MLAs to resign from their posts on or before February 20, 2026. The statement warned that failure to comply would result in them being treated as “collaborators” and “enemies of the people,” and included threats of “severe punishment,” including capital punishment.
The press release further asserted that no organisation or individual had the authority to intervene, warning of strict action against anyone opposing the directive. It also declared that the Kuki-Zo people had “lost faith” in the existing government system and reiterated a demand for a separate political administration from Manipur, rejecting governance under the Indian Constitution within the state.
