The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has officially lifted the social boycott imposed on all Kuki-Zo MLAs who participated in the formation of the Manipur government, ending months of political and social isolation faced by the legislators. KZC’s Secretary of Information and Publicity said the decision was taken after reviewing the current situation and recognizing the urgent need for unity and collective efforts among the Kuki-Zo people amid the ongoing crisis in Manipur. The social boycott was originally imposed on February 5, 2026, following a resolution adopted by the KZC Cabinet. The move came amid strong resentment within sections of the Kuki-Zo community over the participation of certain MLAs in the formation of the Manipur government despite continuing ethnic tensions and ongoing demands for a separate administrative arrangement for the Kuki-Zo people.
According to the Council, the decision to revoke the boycott was finalized during a meeting held on April 29, 2026, after detailed discussions among its leadership. With the latest resolution, the KZC announced that the boycott against the concerned Kuki-Zo legislators has been withdrawn with immediate effect. The development is being seen as a significant political shift within the Kuki-Zo community at a time when various civil society organizations and community leaders have been calling for greater coordination and unity in addressing the prolonged conflict and humanitarian situation in the state.
