Overview
- Kuki MLAs Chinlunthang and Haokholet Haokip said reports of a decision to join a popular government are incorrect and noted that not all Kuki-Zo legislators attended the Guwahati meeting.
- Suspension of Operations signatories Kuki National Organisation and United Peoples' Front said the Guwahati discussions produced no binding decision and any future participation depends on movement toward a Union Territory goal.
- A joint declaration by Kuki-Zo groups reaffirmed the push for a Union Territory with a legislature for areas where the community forms a majority.
- BJP leaders B L Santhosh and Sambit Patra met MLAs in Manipur last week, including a separate interaction with Kuki-Zo lawmakers, as earlier talks reportedly signaled the Centre’s policy does not support creating new Union Territories.
- Manipur remains under President’s Rule with the assembly in suspended animation, and Kuki-Zo legislators hold 10 of 60 seats, including seven from the BJP, underscoring their leverage in any government formation.