For the first time since ethnic violence erupted in Manipur last year, MLAs from the Meitei, Kuki, and Naga communities are set to meet in a joint session in New Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting, organized under the supervision of the Union Home Ministry, aims to foster dialogue and seek a resolution to the ongoing conflict, officials said.
While the exact number of Meitei and Kuki legislators attending remains unclear, three Naga MLAs—Awangbou Newmai, L. Dikho, and Ram Muivah—have confirmed their participation. All three are members of the Naga People’s Front (NPF), an ally of the ruling BJP in Manipur.
This initiative is part of the Centre’s broader effort to mediate between the warring communities in the northeastern state. Ethnic violence since May 2023 has claimed more than 200 lives. Sources indicate that several Meitei MLAs, all from the BJP, have already left for the national capital, with others expected to join soon.
