People's Liberation Army of Manipur
| People's Liberation Army of Manipur | |
|---|---|
| Yawoll lanme | |
Flag of the People's Liberation Army of Manipur | |
| Leaders | N. Bisheshwar Singh (POW) (1978–1981) Thoudam Kunjabehari † (1981–1982) Irengbam Chaoren #(1982–2023) Manoharmayum Ngouba (2023–present) |
| Dates of operation | 25 September 1978 (46 years, 265 days) |
| Group(s) | Salai Taret 7 clans |
| Motives | Establish an independent state of Manipur |
| Headquarters | Manipur |
| Active regions | Northeast India |
| Ideology | Communism Mao Zedong Thought Separatism |
| Size | 3,800 (2008) 2,000 (2023) |
| Allies | NSCN-K, Corcom, ULFA. |
| Opponents | India (PLA is designated as a terrorist organisation by the Government of India) |
| Battles and wars | Insurgency in Northeast India Insurgency in Manipur |
The People's Liberation Army of Manipur (PLA-MP or PLAM), often shortened to the People's Liberation Army, is a separatist militant group fighting for the creation of an independent and socialist Manipur, a state in northeastern India.The People's Liberation Army Of Manipur (PLA) has been engaged in an armed conflict against the Government of India.