The Kuki People’s Alliance (KPA) hopes to do what its predecessor, the Kuki National Assembly, could not six decades ago — unite the non-Naga tribes of Manipur as a major political force.
Formed a few months ago by a group of professionals and intellectuals, the KPA was recognised by the Election Commission in January. It did not get adequate time to field more than two candidates, the party’s vice-president Chinkholal Thangsing said.
The two candidates are Kimneo Haokip Hangshing from the Saikul constituency and Chinlunthang from the Singhat seat bordering Myanmar. Saikul is about 35 km north of Imphal.
