New political party formed in Manipur

Imphal, Sept. 16 -- Manipur Indigenous Alliance (MIA), a new political party, was formally launched at Meitram on Wednesday.

Soraisam Surendra Singh, President, Manipur Indigenous Alliance (MIA) said the party was formed in response to the present situation in Manipur and the growing need for the Indigenous communities to come together to protect their land, heritage, identity, institutions, livelihoods and future.

The MIA seeks to provide a common democratic and constitutional political platform through which the Indigenous communities can work collectively for the protection and preservation of Manipur and the well-being of its people, he added.

The Manipur Indigenous Alliance (MIA) was formally established after conducting a "Founding...