In a recent statement, eight tribal MLAs from Manipur and various civil society organizations declared their decision not to engage in dialogue with the government led by N Biren Singh, following the recent outbreak of ethnic violence in the northeastern state.

Representatives from several civil society entities representing Chin-Kuki-Mizo-Zomi-Hmar ethnic groups in Manipur, along with tribal legislators including BJP MLAs, convened a meeting in the capital of Mizoram, Aizawl, on Wednesday to address the tensions prevailing in the neighboring state.