Kuki-Zo Council defends its existence after Manipur Government's claims
Manipur government stating that there is no organization called Kuki-Zo Council, the Council refuted stating that it acts as a common political platform for addressing shared political concerns and advocating for the collective interests of the community.
Khaikhohauh Gangte, Secretary Information, Kuki-Zo Council in a statement stated,
“The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has recently taken note of certain quarters questioning its origin and authenticity. Notably, a press release issued by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), dated 18 th December 2024, and circulated on social media, challenges the existence of the KZC and denounces its activities. Initially, the Council considered the DIPR’s press release to be fake, as it lacked a signatory and the designation of the responsible officer."
It added that, “ Kuki-Zo Council was officially established after months of deliberations on the 11th of October 2024 in Lamka. Its first historic General Body Meeting was held on 8th December 2024 at S. Molnom village, Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi. Comprising representatives from various Kuki-Zo cognate tribes and Inpis. The Council acts as a common political platform for addressing shared political concerns and advocating for the collective interests of the community. It serves as a formal governing body, fostering dialogue, and highest decision-making bodies representing the Kuki-Zo kindred tribes.
The Council is dedicated to promoting unity, upholding traditional values, and ensuring the progress and well-being of
