Two Kuki-Zo MLAs Attend Manipur Assembly For First Time Since 2023

In a significant political development, two Kuki-Zo legislators on Wednesday physically attended a session of the Manipur Assembly in Imphal for the first time since ethnic violence erupted in the state in 2023.

MLAs Haokholet Kipgen and Kimneo Haokip Hangshing were present during the first sitting of the eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly. 

Soon after entering the Assembly, Kipgen said he was happy to



return and attend a session after a long time. Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen participated in the proceedings virtually.

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh welcomed the two legislators, describing their presence as a positive step towards fostering unity and peace in the state. “This is a good sign from people’s representatives, and a welcome step,” Singh said, adding that Manipur could move towards peace through collective efforts.