Imphal, Oct. 17 -- Kuki-Zo civil society organisations in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Friday urged Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen to return to Imphal and resume her official duties in person, saying her presence was necessary to protect public interests and promote peace.

Kipgen, the state's first woman Deputy Chief Minister and a member of the Kuki community, has been working virtually from the Kangpokpi district headquarters since taking office in February 2026 amid the ongoing ethnic conflict.

Five organisations, including the Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, Sadar Hills Chiefs' Association, Thadou Inpi-Sadar Hills, Kuki Women Union-Sadar Hills and Kuki Inpi Saikul Gamkai, made the appeal after meeting Kipgen in person.

The organisat...