Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Manipur MLA Faces Disqualification Over Citizenship Questions
Two activists are trying to get an MLA named Paolienlal Haokip removed from his job.
They say he might not be a citizen of India.
They filed a long document with the Governor, pointing out inconsistencies.
The MLA says this is to silence him.
The activists say the current problems in Manipur started when a group called Any Kuki Tribes was added to a special list in 2003.
The MLA wants a separate government for his people, a solution to the crisis.
Activist group seeks to disqualify BJP MLA Paolienlal Haokip.
The activists claim the MLA is not an Indian citizen.
MLA says the move is an attempt to silence him and his community.
Discrepancies in the MLA's voter registration and family details are cited.
Allegations link the Manipur crisis to the re-inclusion of Any Kuki Tribes in 2003.
- Who
- T Michael Lamjathang Haokip & Mayanglambam Bobby Meetei
- What
- Filed affidavit to disqualify MLA Paolienlal Haokip.
- When
- The affidavit was filed recently.
- Where
- Manipur Governor's office.
- Why
- Challenging his Indian citizenship.
Activists' Perspective
MLA's Perspective
Citizenship
Activists' Perspective
Claims MLA is not an Indian citizen, citing discrepancies in documents.
MLA's Perspective
Views the action as an attempt to silence his voice and community.
Political Goals
Activists' Perspective
Aim to remove MLA from office based on citizenship concerns.
MLA's Perspective
Advocates for a separate administration as a solution to the Manipur crisis.
- Accused
- Paolienlal Haokip (MLA)
- Accusers
- T Michael Lamjathang Haokip, Mayanglambam Bobby Meetei
- Constituency
- Saikot (Scheduled Tribes)
- District
- Churachandpur
- Allegation
- Not an Indian citizen
- Issue
- Citizenship & Disqualification