Imphal, July 6 -- The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing the Kuki-Zo tribal communities, has directed all Kuki-Zo legislators not to participate in forming a new government in Manipur.

This decision follows a unanimous resolution passed at a meeting on July 4. The directive was issued amid efforts by BJP legislators and their allied parties to form a new government with backing from the central leadership.

In a memorandum signed by KIM General Secretary Khaikhohauh Gangte, the organisation made it clear that no Kuki-Zo Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) should be involved in any such political process.

It also emphasized that the Kuki-Zo people will not compromise on their ancestral land, cultural identity, or th...