In a major development as a consequence of fast moving political developments in Manipur, the Kuki Zo Council has disapproved formation of Y Khemchand ministry in the state.
In a strongly worded statement, the KZC asserted that "any Kuki-Zo MLA who chooses to disregard the collective decision" will be doing so in their individual capacity and KZC shall not be held accountable for the consequences arising from such unilateral decisions.
In its statement, the Kuki Zo Council reiterated its firm and consistent position regarding the formation of the Government of Manipur.
In the KZC Governing Council Meeting held on 30 December 2025-comprising all constituent tribes, apex bodies, and regional organisations it was unanimously resolved that, in view of the unspeakable atrocities committed against the Kuki-Zo people and the enforced physical separation imposed by the Meiteis, the Kuki-Zo people cannot and shall not participate in the formation of the Government of Manipur.
This collective resolve was further reaffirmed on 13 January 2026 at the joint meeting of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) groups, the Kuki-Zo Council, and Kuki-Zo MLAs-popularly known as the Lungthu Meeting-held in Guwahati.
The meeting resolved that the Kuki-Zo people shall not participate in the formation of the Manipur government unless the State and Central Governments provide a clear and written assurance committing to the political demand of the Kuki-Zo people.
Till date, KZC stands unwavering in this decision.
The Kuki-Zo people have been forcibly and physically separated by the Meiteis, and therefore have legitimately demanded a separate administration from the Meitei government in the form of a Union Territory with a legislature.
Under these circumstances, it is neither logical nor acceptable for the Kuki-Zo people to join a government formed with those from whom we have been violently separated.
The Kuki-Zo Council urged all concerned MLAs to respect the collective will, sentiments, unity and political aspiration of the Kuki-Zo people.
The statement issued by Information & Publicity, Kuki-Zo Council (KZC).
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