Overview
- Unrest followed Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen’s virtual swearing‑in and the involvement of L.M. Khaute and N. Sanate in forming the BJP‑led government.
- Thousands rallied across Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal, burned effigies of the three MLAs, and demanded Kipgen’s resignation and a separate administrative arrangement.
- A 24‑hour shutdown in Kuki‑Zo areas shuttered markets, halted most transport and was briefly relaxed to allow mass rallies.
- Clashes in Churachandpur led to baton charges and tear gas by security forces, with at least five people injured and additional deployments to sensitive locations.
- The Kuki‑Zo Council announced a social boycott of the MLAs as authorities tightened security and the chief minister appealed for calm, with parts of Churachandpur beginning to reopen on Saturday.