Kuki People’s Alliance withdraws support from Manipur government led by N Biren Singh.

NEW DELHI: BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partner Kuki People’s Alliance on Sunday withdrew its support from the N Biren Singh government in Manipur over the continuing violence in the northeastern state that has claimed nearly 200 lives in the past three months.

★The Kuki People’s Alliance (KPA) chief Tongmang Haokip wrote a letter to the state Governor, Anusuiya Uikey, stating that the support for the incumbent Manipur government led by CM N Biren Singh is no longer fruitful.

★The party holds two seats in the state assembly.

★Community leaders have stated that most Kuki MLAs are unlikely to attend the Manipur assembly session scheduled for August 21 due to the ongoing ethnic violence.

★BJP MLA LM Khaute, representing Churachandpur, one of the worst-hit districts, expressed his inability to attend the session due to the prevailing law and order situation and the lack of resolution to the Kukis’ demands for a separate administration.

★The Manipur House has 10 Kuki-Zomi MLAs, including seven from the BJP, two from the KPA, and one independent, out of a total strength of 60 members.

★The BJP has 37 MLAs in the Manipur House and has the support of 7 NPP MLAs, five NPF MLAs, and three independent legislators. The opposition includes five Congress MLAs and 1 JD(U) MLA.

The withdrawal of support from the Kuki People’s Alliance poses a challenge to the stability of the N Biren Singh government in Manipur. The ongoing violence in the state has resulted in a significant loss of lives, and the lack of resolution to the Kukis’ demands adds to the tension. It remains to be seen how the government will respond to the withdrawal and address the concerns of the Kuki community to restore peace and stability in Manipur.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/manipur