The Founder Members of the UNLF

1. Kalanlung Kamei – Founder President (from Naga community), Thanagong Village, Tamenglong District
2. Thongkhopao Singshit – Founder Vice-President (from Kuki community), Jalenphai Village, Ihang Karong, Sadar Hills
3. Arambam Somarendro – Founder General Secretary (from Meetei community), Sagolband, Meino Leirak, Imphal
4. N. Pahari – Chief of Army Staff, Yaiskul, Chingakham Leirak, Imphal
5. Longjam Manimohan – Organisation (Hills), Keishamthong, Longjam Leirak, Imphal
6. N. K. Sanajaoba – Organisation (Youth Front), Singjamei Wangma, Kshetri Leikai
7. Laishram Kanhai – Member, Central Committee, Sega Road, Imphal

A prominent social activist who was instrumental in establishing the UNLF was Oja Sagolsem Indramani, the pioneer of body building culture in Manipur.