Imphal: The United Kuki Liberation Army (UKLA) has sparked serious concern after the armed group threatened three sitting MLAs from Manipur. In a press release issued by group, they accused the three MLAs of siding with the state government amid the ongoing ethnic violence.
In the statement dated February 7, 2026, the UKLA, claiming to act through its “Central Committee”, alleged that the Manipur government was acting against the “interests, lives and dignity” of the Kuki-Zo community.
The three legislators named in the release are Nemcha Kipgen, L M Khaute, and Ngursanglur Sanate, who have been accused of cooperating with the state government despite representing Kuki-Zo constituencies.
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The UKLA issued what it described as a “final warning,” directing the three MLAs to resign from their posts on or before February 20, 2026 and cautioned that failure to comply would result in them being treated as “collaborators” and “enemies of the people,” and included threats of “severe punishment,” including capital punishment.
The UKLA further asserted that no organisation or individual had the authority to intervene, warning of strict action against anyone opposing the directive.
The statement also claimed that the Kuki-Zo people had “lost faith” in the existing government system and reiterated a demand for a separate political administration from Manipur.
