Churachandpur/Imphal, February 12 Hundreds of people staged a demonstration in Churachandpur district, Manipur, on Wednesday, accusing MLA LM Khaute of betraying the Kuki Zo community by joining the new government led by Y Khemchand Singh.
Members of the Vaiphei Women's Association raised slogans, branding the MLA a "traitor" for "ignoring public sentiments" and joining the government amid ethnic tensions.
The protesters demonstrated near the MLA's residence in the district headquarters town, but were quickly dispersed by security forces after a brief scuffle, officials said.
The Manipur Police dismissed reports that Khaute's residence was attacked.