NEW DELHI: Seven Manipur MLAs, all from the Kuki-Zo community, held a "silent protest" at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Tuesday against the central government for not taking urgent "steps to prevent loss of life and property", and reiterated their demand for a separate administration for their community.
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