A new political organisation, the Manipur Indigenous Alliance (MIA), was formally launched at its Founding Conference held at Meitram in Imphal West with the stated aim of uniting indigenous communities to safeguard their land, identity, heritage, institutions and livelihoods.
During the conference, delegates adopted the Constitution of the Manipur Indigenous Alliance, establishing it as a democratic, constitutional and peaceful political party committed to representing the aspirations and interests of the people of Manipur.
According to party leaders, the MIA has been formed in response to the evolving situation in the state and the growing need for indigenous communities to come together on a common political platform to protect Manipur’s interests and ensure the welfare of its people.
The party said it would work to preserve the rights, culture, traditions, land and institutions of indigenous communities while promoting democratic governance, social justice, economic opportunities, environmental protection and sustainable development.
MIA also expressed its commitment to strengthening participatory and decentralized governance and contributing to peace, harmony and national integration within the constitutional framework of India. The party emphasized that all its political activities and objectives would be pursued through democratic and peaceful means.
The Founding Conference elected Soraisam Surendra Singh as President and Gaidingmei Golmei as Vice-President. Khaidem Devchand Singh was elected General Secretary (Administration), Raingam Keishing General Secretary (Organisation), and Bk. Joyson General Secretary (Publicity and Media). Ronald Naorem was elected Treasurer, while Abishai Kashung was chosen as Secretary.
Delegates also approved the party flag and endorsed a proposed election symbol, which will be submitted to the Election Commission of India for approval and allotment in accordance with legal procedures.
One of the key resolutions adopted during the conference was to initiate the formal registration of the Manipur Indigenous Alliance with the Election Commission of India under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
The party authorised its President and General Secretary (Administration) to complete all necessary documentation and correspondence related to the registration process.
MIA also announced that its central office will be located at Sagolband Tera Khuraijam Leikai in Imphal West, from where the party’s organisational and political activities will be coordinated.
Party leaders said the formation of the Manipur Indigenous Alliance marks the beginning of a new political platform focused on protecting indigenous interests while working within India’s constitutional and democratic framework.
