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Kuki People's Alliance

Summary

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.

Kuki People's Alliance
AbbreviationKPA
LeaderTongmang Haokip
General SecretaryWL Hangshing
FounderTongmang Haokip and WL Hangshing
Founded12 January 2022; 2 years ago (12 January 2022)
IdeologyKuki-Chin-Mizo Interests
Conservatism
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 edit

KPA was formed by former Indian Foreign Service officer Tongmang Haokip and Wilson L Hangshing on January 12, 2022.[6][7]

Electoral Performance edit

The party won 2 seats in the 2022 Manipur Legislative Assembly election.[8][9][10] The KPA is mainly based on the interests of the Kuki people.[11][12][13] KPA supported BJP in Manipur and became an ally of BJP in its government.[14] KPA withdraw support from Biren Singh government in August 2023 citing the reason as failure of NDA government in 2023 Manipur violence.[15]

References edit

  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. ^ "Manipur: New party named Kuki People's Alliance comes into existence; to contest 2022 polls". INSIDE NE. 24 January 2022. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  7. ^ "Manipur polls: Kuki leaders form new party eyeing political representation". Deccan Herald. 2022-01-22. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  8. ^ "Homegrown Kuki People Alliance opens account in Manipur". The Indian Express. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  9. ^ "Kimneo Haokip Hangshing in Manipur Assembly Elections 2022". News18. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  10. ^ "Saikul Election Result 2022 LIVE: Kimneo Haokip Hangshing of Kuki People's Alliance wins". cnbctv18.com. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  11. ^ Bhattacharya, Snigdhendu (2022-03-09). "Can Kuki Rebels Play The Kingmaker In Manipur Elections?". www.outlookindia.com/. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "Manipur polls: Newly floated party sparks Kuki dream". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/nda-ally-kuki-peoples-alliance-withdraws-support-from-biren-singh-govt-in-manipur/article67165575.ece/amp/