Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Kuki-Zo Groups Renew Union Territory Demand in Delhi Meet
A meeting happened in Delhi between the Indian government, Kuki-Zo tribal groups, and Manipur officials.
The Kuki-Zo groups want their own special area called a Union Territory with its own government.
They say this is the only way to have peace after recent violence.
They believe the current government has been unfair to them and taken their land.
The government had previously said no to this idea, but the groups are still asking for it.
They also mentioned that the violence started because of unfair policies against tribal people.
Many tribal members are living in special camps right now.
Second tripartite meeting held in Delhi between MHA, Kuki-Zo groups, and Manipur officials
Kuki-Zo groups (KNO, UPF) renewed demand for a Union Territory with Legislature
Groups claim current governance framework is ineffective and demand separate political solution
Violence in 2023 cited as result of decades of unfair land policies and political bullying
MHA previously rejected the Union Territory demand in first meeting
- Who
- Kuki-Zo groups (KNO, UPF), MHA, Manipur government officials
- What
- Tripartite meeting to discuss Union Territory demand and governance issues
- When
- December 13, 2023
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To address Kuki-Zo demands for a Union Territory and governance in hill areas
- Meeting Date
- December 13, 2023
- Participants
- MHA, Kuki-Zo groups, Manipur government officials
- Key Demand
- Union Territory with Legislature for Kuki-Zo people
- Violence Start Date
- May 3, 2023
- SoO Signatories
- KNO, UPF (23 militant outfits)
- SoO Sign Date
- August 22, 2008
- Cadres in Camps
- 2,266