Why Kuki-Zo leaders call joining the govt 'sitting with the enemy' like India with Pakistan

Published on Feb 15, 2026 12:18 pm IST

In a sharp exchange with Hindustan Times' Kumkum Chadha, the Kuki-Zo leadership questions whether Manipur’s new power structure reflects reconciliation - or coercion masked as governance. When the conflict is likened to India and Pakistan, the explosive comparison underscores how deep the mistrust runs - and whether dialogue has already collapsed before it even begins. Can there be middle ground, or is Manipur heading toward an administrative split?

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