IMPHAL, September 7, 2026: In a major political protest cutting across party lines, Naga MLAs in the Manipur Legislative Assembly have announced their decision to abstain from the Assembly proceedings, declaring that they cannot remain silent over the killing and alleged mutilation of six Naga civilians, the prolonged delay in justice and the repeated violence against Naga villagers.
At a strongly worded press conference, the Naga legislators said the killing of the six Naga brothers, coupled with subsequent incidents of killings and the burning of homes in Naga-inhabited areas, had crossed a critical threshold. They demanded immediate justice for the victims and accountability for those responsible.
The legislators alleged that the violence was linked to the Kuki National Front–P (KNF-P) and raised serious questions over the political circumstances surrounding the organisation’s leadership. They pointed to the fact that the KNF-P leader is the husband of Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Namcha Kipgen, saying the connection had made it impossible for them to share the Assembly floor with her while the issue remains unresolved.
“We cannot sit in the same House and pretend that everything is normal when our people are being killed and justice continues to be delayed,” the Naga legislators said in substance, making their position clear that the Assembly boycott was a matter of conscience and protest rather than ordinary partisan politics.
The legislators said their decision should be viewed as a collective stand for the dignity, security and justice of Naga civilians. They questioned how democratic institutions could function normally when victims of violence and their families continue to wait for justice.
The Naga MLAs demanded a credible, impartial and time-bound investigation into the killing of the six civilians and other alleged attacks on Naga villagers. They also called for accountability irrespective of the political influence or organisational affiliation of those accused.
They further condemned the alleged burning of homes and repeated attacks on Naga villages, saying such incidents have deepened fear and insecurity among affected communities.
The legislators maintained that their boycott was intended to send an unmistakable message to the State Government: justice for the victims cannot be postponed indefinitely, and the suffering of Naga civilians cannot be reduced to another political issue.
The allegations against KNF-P and the alleged connection involving its leadership remain subject to investigation and due legal process. However, the Naga MLAs said the continuing delay in justice had compelled them to take the unprecedented step of withdrawing from the Assembly proceedings.
Their collective decision has now put the Manipur Government under renewed political pressure, with the Naga legislators demanding that the killing of civilians, destruction of homes and repeated violence against Naga communities receive immediate attention.
For the Naga MLAs, the message is clear: until justice is pursued with urgency and accountability is established, they are unwilling to treat the Assembly as business as usual.
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