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Kuki People's Alliance

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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
Political positionCentre-right
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

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.

History

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

Electoral performance

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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

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  1. ^ "NDA ally Kuki People's Alliance withdraws support to Biren Singh government in Manipur". The Hindu. 6 August 2023.
  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. 26 February 2022. 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. 26 February 2022. 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. ^ "NDA ally Kuki People's Alliance withdraws support to Biren Singh government in Manipur". The Hindu. 6 August 2023.


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