India, Nov. 22 -- Kuki Human Rights Council (KHRC), a Kuki body, has asked 10 Kuki MLAs from Manipur, including seven from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to resign to reaffirm their commitment to the demand for a 'separate administration' for the Kuki community.

A statement issued by the Kuki body on Saturday said the continuation of the 10 Kuki MLAs in the Manipur assembly was a "betrayal of the trust" reposed in them by the Kuki community, who have long aspired for a separate administration to ensure safety, security, dignity, land and protection of their lives.

The Kuki MLAs are Letpao Haokip, Nemcha Kipgen, Kimneo Hangshing, Vungzagin Valte, Lallianmang Khaute, Chinlunthang Manlun, Paolienlal Haokip, Ngursanglur Sanate, Letzamang...