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Two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur, reports emerged that National Highway-2 (NH-2), the Imphal–Dimapur route, had been reopened for free movement. The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) quickly pushed back, saying it had not permitted unrestricted traffic and that the highway’s status remains restricted — a claim that contradicts earlier statements from government…
A team from the women’s organisation Imagi Meira — part of the well-known Meira Paibi tradition of women-led protest in Manipur — marched to press for the promised “free movement” on National Highway-2 (Imphal–Dimapur). After being stopped by security forces near Kangpokpi, the group’s convenor, Th. Sujata, announced a 10-day deadline for the Governor of…
The Village Volunteers Coordinating Committee (VVCC), a Kuki-Zo community outfit, has publicly rejected the Ministry of Home Affairs’ announcement that the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) agreed to reopen National Highway-02 (NH-02) in return for an extension of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact. The VVCC says the decision was taken unilaterally without consulting the broader Kuki-Zo…
Short summary The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) met Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla in Churachandpur on August 19, 2025, and formally submitted a 16-point memorandum highlighting infrastructure, administration and security concerns in Kuki-Zo inhabited areas. Key asks included urgent upgrades to electricity in Kangpokpi and Churachandpur, repairs to local roads and Tipaimukh road landslide mitigation, improved…
📰 News Summary On May 13, 2025, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) convened its first Governing Council meeting at the READS Auditorium in Rengkai, Churachandpur. During this significant assembly, attended by 90 delegates from various tribes and civil society organizations, the KZC resolved to present a unified stance on the formation of a popular government in…
News Summary In Kangpokpi district, Manipur Police have issued a stern warning to their personnel, particularly those from Kuki villages, against attending a meeting organized by the Kangchup Area Protection and Development Committee, affiliated with the Kuki Inpi. The police labeled the committee as a “fictitious” organization and stated that attendance would constitute “gross service…
Welcome to our detailed exploration of one of Manipur’s most contentious recent events. In this article, we break down the incident, the declaration by the Kuki-Zo Council, and what it might mean for the region’s future. Grab a cup of tea and join us on this deep dive into the complex world of Manipur’s free…
Short Summary The Kuki-Zo Council and other regional bodies have strongly opposed the ongoing border fencing along the India-Myanmar border. They argue that the fence disrupts indigenous communities living across the border, erodes traditional ties, and disregards their historical and cultural rights. The removal of the Free Movement Regime (FMR), a system that allowed for…