Kuki People's Alliance

The Kuki People's Alliance (abbreviated as KPA) is an Indian state-level political party in Manipur.[2][3][4] The Party has 2 MLAs in Manipur Legislative Assembly, making it, largest opposition party in Manipur after Congress.[5] The party's logo has interesting symbols of Hornbill and Star of David, with quote "Integrity, Development, Coexistence", the Star of David represents the Bnei Menashe tribe.[6]

Kuki People's Alliance
AbbreviationKPA
LeaderTongmang Haokip
General SecretaryWL Hangshing
FounderTongmang Haokip and WL Hangshing
Founded12 January 2022 (12 January 2022)
Ideology
ECI StatusRegistered
AllianceNational Democratic Alliance (2022-2023)[1]
Seats in Lok Sabha
0 / 543
Seats in Rajya Sabha
0 / 245
Seats in Manipur Legislative Assembly
2 / 60
Election symbol

History

KPA was formed by former Indian Foreign Service officer Tongmang Haokip and Wilson L Hangshing on January 12, 2022.[7][8]

Electoral Performance

The party won 2 seats in the 2022 Manipur Legislative Assembly election.[9][10][11] The KPA is mainly based on the interests of the Kuki people.[12][13][14] KPA supported BJP in Manipur and became an ally of BJP in its government.[15] KPA withdraw support from Biren Singh government in August 2023 citing the reason as failure of NDA government in 2023 Manipur violence.[16]

References
  1. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/nda-ally-kuki-peoples-alliance-withdraws-support-from-biren-singh-govt-in-manipur/article67165575.ece/amp/
  2. "ECI grants recognition to newly formed political party in Manipur - Kuki People's Alliance". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  3. "Manipur polls: Newly floated party sparks Kuki dream". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  4. "Churachandpur: Kuki People's Alliance releases manifesto, declares candidates". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  5. "Homegrown Kuki People Alliance opens account in Manipur". The Indian Express. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  6. Bnei Menashe
  7. "Manipur: New party named Kuki People's Alliance comes into existence; to contest 2022 polls". INSIDE NE. 24 January 2022. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  8. "Manipur polls: Kuki leaders form new party eyeing political representation". Deccan Herald. 2022-01-22. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  9. "Homegrown Kuki People Alliance opens account in Manipur". The Indian Express. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  10. "Kimneo Haokip Hangshing in Manipur Assembly Elections 2022". News18. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  11. "Saikul Election Result 2022 LIVE: Kimneo Haokip Hangshing of Kuki People's Alliance wins". cnbctv18.com. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  12. Bhattacharya, Snigdhendu (2022-03-09). "Can Kuki Rebels Play The Kingmaker In Manipur Elections?". www.outlookindia.com/. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  13. "Nagas have NPF, Meities are dominant, what do Kukis have? Now, a party and hope". The Indian Express. 2022-02-27. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  14. "Manipur polls: Newly floated party sparks Kuki dream". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  15. K. Sarojkumar Sharma (Mar 20, 2022). "bjp: With 2 Mlas, Kpa Offers Support To Bjp To Form New Manipur Govt | Imphal News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  16. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/nda-ally-kuki-peoples-alliance-withdraws-support-from-biren-singh-govt-in-manipur/article67165575.ece/amp/


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