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3 September 2026

Kuki-Zo MLAs return to Manipur Assembly

The event serves as a significant case study for understanding the challenges of federalism, legislative functioning in conflict-affected regions, and the breakdown of constitutional machinery in states.

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Notes

  • Two Kuki-Zo MLAs attended the Manipur Legislative Assembly session in person for the first time since the ethnic conflict began on May 3, 2023.
  • The Manipur Legislative Assembly consists of 60 members.
  • Ten Kuki-Zo MLAs were elected to the Assembly in 2022.
  • One Kuki-Zo MLA, Vungzagin Valte, passed away following injuries sustained during the 2023 ethnic violence.
  • The ethnic conflict between Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities has resulted in over 260 deaths and approximately 62,000 displacements.
  • A separate conflict between Kuki and Naga communities has been ongoing since February.
  • The State government has emphasized the importance of inclusive dialogue and reducing the trust deficit between communities to foster peace.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of legislative participation in conflict resolution and the restoration of democratic processes in regions experiencing prolonged ethnic unrest. 150 words
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  2. Ethnic conflict poses a significant challenge to the constitutional mandate of maintaining public order and social harmony. Analyze the mechanisms available to state governments to address deep-seated trust deficits among diverse ethnic groups within a federal framework. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the total number of members in the Manipur Legislative Assembly?

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