Kuki-Zo Leaders' Consultation on Political Roadmap Envisions Separation Of Administration In Manipur

The Kuki-Zo leaders, gathered in consultation today (February 25, 2025) at VTI Auditorium, Rengkai, Churachandpur district, have declared their commitment to a comprehensive political roadmap for lasting peace and justice for the Kuki-Zo in Manipur.

Organised under the aegis of Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), the apex political platform of Kuki-Zo people, the leaders' consultation on political roadmap envisions a separate administration that ensures the safety, well-being, and self-determination under the Indian Constitution for the Kuki-Zo People.

The Kuki-Zo Council urged the Government of India to lay out a comprehensive time-bound political roadmap for peace and justice, taking into account the aspirations and concerns of the Kuki-Zo people by creating a separate administration in the form of Union Territory with legislature under article 239A of the Indian Constitution based on article 3 within their land.

During the consultative meeting, the Kuki-Zo Leaders' pledged to work together unitedly in their pursuit of their demand in a peaceful and just solution for the Kuki-Zo people. "We commit to engaging in constructive dialogue with the Government of India and other stakeholders to achieve our vision and demand," said the statement of Declaration.

As the Kuki-Zo people have been separated with the Meitei community geographically, physically and historically, the Kuki-Zo leaders appealed to the Government of India to recognize the urgency of their demand for separate administration and to take immediate action to address the people's concerns.

They also appealed to all stakeholders to join them in their pursuit of peace, justice, and self-determination under the Indian Constitution for the Kuki-Zo people.

In today's consultation, hundreds of leaders from recognized tribes and district frontal organizations participated.

Rev. HP Runremthang, Evangelist At Large ICI, encouraged the leaders to stand united not only as a kindred but also united as ONE IN CHRIST. Ms. Rosy Roparmawi presents a melodious song.

Henlianthang, Chairman KZC & President Vaiphei People’s Council, delivered a welcome and keynote address. Rev. Dr. VL Nghakthang, General Secretary (Admin) KZC & Hmar Inpui Assembly Deputy Speaker, highlighted major activities of the Council. He also reminded the delegates present in the meeting that KZC was not a nomenclature, but formed to strive for common political challenges facing the Kuki-Zo in Manipur.

Each tribe's presidents and representatives including philanthropic and women leaders shared their opinions towards achieving the political goal, which was followed by a floor discussion.

The leaders also identified various plans of action of the Council towards its vision, which were agreed to all by the delegates and signed accordingly by the Council leaders and Tribes Presidents.

Rev. JF Lalropuia, Sr. Executive Secretary of the Manipur Synod, blessed the declaration and the action plans.