Overview
- MLAs Chinlunthang and Haokholet Haokip said no collective decision was taken by Kuki-Zo legislators to join a new ministry and urged people not to heed rumours.
- The legislators noted that not all Kuki MLAs were present at the Guwahati meeting where the idea of a popular government was discussed.
- The Kuki National Organisation and United Peoples' Front said no decision had been made and stated that any participation would depend on movement toward a Union Territory with a legislature.
- Their clarifications followed media reports claiming all 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs had agreed to join a government to replace President's Rule.
- Manipur remains under President's Rule after N Biren Singh resigned in February, the assembly is in suspended animation, and the Kuki-Zo bloc holds 10 of 60 seats, including seven BJP MLAs.