A public ultimatum by the United Kuki National Army against a Kuki-Zo MLA backing the Manipur government is set to intensify political tensions and revived fears of renewed instability.
BY PC Bureau
February 8, 2026: A fresh political and security storm is brewing in Manipur after the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) – Hmar Division issued a public ultimatum on Sunday to their community MLA Ngursanglur Sanate, warning of “appropriate action” if he fails to submit a written clarification by February 22, 2026 over his alleged association with “hostile” forces.
The warning comes at a highly sensitive moment, as Sanate is one of the three Kuki-Zo MLAs who supported the formation of the new Manipur government and is widely expected to be sworn in as a minister. His political move has triggered massive resentment and unrest within sections of the Kuki-Zo and Hmar communities, many of whom view his support to the government as a betrayal of the community’s political struggle and demand for a separate administrative arrangement or Union Territory.
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In a tatement, the UKNA-Hmar Division accused Sanate of maintaining ties with “hostile” elements responsible for the killing of innocent Hmar men and women, despite repeated warnings from the Hmar Inpui General Headquarters and various Hmar civil society organisations.
The outfit declared that it could no longer tolerate his actions, issuing a final ultimatum for a written explanation. It further warned all Kuki-Zo individuals not to provide him shelter, assistance, or support, stating that anyone doing so would bear full responsibility for the consequences.
The statement also cautioned Hmar civil society organisations against extending sympathy or backing to Sanate, asserting that any form of support would be treated as complicity.
The United Kuki National Army (UKNA) is a Kuki-Zo armed group operating in the hill districts of Manipur, formed with the stated objective of safeguarding the political rights and security of the Kuki-Zo people. While not among the largest insurgent formations in the region, UKNA commands significant local influence, particularly within certain tribal sub-groups.
Sanate’s decision to back the formation of the Manipur government has sharply divided Kuki-Zo opinion, especially at a time when the community remains politically mobilised over demands for separate administration and protection from ethnic violence.
Community leaders and activists argue that joining the government without concrete political safeguards weakens their collective bargaining power, while several civil society groups have accused Kuki-Zo MLAs of legitimising a political setup they believe has failed to protect tribal lives and villages.
Protests, social media campaigns, and public denunciations have intensified in recent days, turning Sanate into a flashpoint of political anger.
With his expected induction into the Manipur cabinet and the armed group’s public warning, Sanate now stands at the centre of a dangerous political and security crossroads.
