Churachandpur District Protests Post BJP Government Formation

9 UPDATES · 11 DAYS · 7 FEB 2026 — 16 FEB 2026

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Latest · 16 Feb 2026

The newly sworn-in Manipur government, led by Yumnam Khemchand Singh, focuses on addressing displacement, land disputes, and facilitating free movement.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the protests in Kuki-majority districts of Manipur over the participation of three Kuki-Zo-Hmar MLAs in the new government, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of the protests; it excludes other actions by the same people, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence.

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7Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Manipur protests: CM calls for calm amid protests in Kuki-majority areas

The Hindu

Churachandpur district in Manipur returned to normalcy after two days of protests following the formation of a government with BJP legislators from the Kuki-Zo and Hmar communities.

The Hindu

Yumnam Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur on February 4th, following the imposition of President's Rule due to ethnic violence.

8Feb

The Hindu

Vungzagin Valte, a Kuki-Zo MLA representing the Bharatiya Janata Party, was airlifted from Churachandpur to New Delhi for continued treatment.

9Feb

The Hindu

Manipur's Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh pledged to ensure the safety of Kuki-Zo travelers visiting Imphal to rebuild trust after the 2023 ethnic conflict.

10Feb

BBC

Yumnam Khemchand Singh, newly sworn in as Manipur's chief minister, faces skepticism about his ability to bring peace amidst ongoing ethnic violence and protests.

The Hindu

Retired IB officer to lead peace talks with Naga, Kuki-Zo groups as MHA’s Northeast Adviser

16Feb

The Hindu

Following the revocation of President's Rule, Manipur's new government, led by Yumnam Khemchand Singh, has been sworn in and is prioritizing the rehabilitation of displaced people and addressing land disputes.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The newly sworn-in Manipur government, led by Yumnam Khemchand Singh, focuses on addressing displacement, land disputes, and facilitating free movement.

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