Guwahati, May 21 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Imphal: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has withdrawn the social boycott imposed on Kuki-Zo MLAs who participated in the formation of the Manipur government, ending a decision that had been in force since February this year.

In a statement issued on May 20, the council said the boycott had been lifted with immediate effect after reviewing the "prevailing situation" and recognising the "pressing need for all to work and stand together".

The boycott had been announced on February 5 following a resolution adopted by the Kuki-Zo Council cabinet. It targeted Kuki-Zo legislators associated with the formation of the state government amid continuing ethnic tensions and political uncertainty in Manipur.

The council...