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Historical divisions, the BJP chief minister’s handling of an anti-poppy drive and the NRC contributed to the violence, said journalist Pradip Phanjoubam.

https://scroll.in/article/1049442/interview-biren-singh-pushed-rash-policies-in-manipur-added-to-kuki-resentment 

Kuki, Naga, Meitei. Hills and valley. Inner line divide. The ethnic violence that broke out in Manipur around May 3 and claimed at least 73 lives has a long history. The tipping point was a push by the dominant Metei community for Scheduled Tribe status that was fiercely opposed by the state’s other tribal groups.

Since British times, Manipur has been shaped by policy and law that have sought to divide the state and its people – a legacy taken forward by the Union as well as state governments.

Veteran journalist Pradip Phanjoubam told Scroll that Chief Minister N Biren Singh, since his return to power in March last year after the state assembly elections with a majority government, has pushed rash policies, without consultation.

How Singh tackled issues such as the drive against poppy cultivation and the proposed National Register of Citizens may have given members of the Kuki community the impression that they were being singled out.

by Smitha Nair

22/05/2023

Manipur: Why Is The Northeastern State Burning? | Manipur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLZ6ZiBxqnM The Wire May 7, 2023 The Wire Editor Sangeet Barua gives a social backgrounder to the current crisis..

Manipur violence: Dozens dead as ethnic clashes grip Indian state.
Thousands of troops have been sent in to Manipur to help stop the violence By Kathryn Armstrong BBC News

At least 30 people have been killed in violence which began after a rally by indigenous communities against moves to grant tribal status to the main ethnic group in the state. Mobs attacked homes, vehicles, churches, and temples. Some reports put the death toll as high as 54. Around 10,000 people have reportedly been displaced. Thousands of troops have been sent in to maintain order. The army says it is bringing the situation under control but the Hindu-nationalist BJP-led government in the state has been accused of not doing enough to prevent the violence.

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What is behind Manipur’s widespread unrest? https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/explained-what-is-behind-manipurs-widespread-unrest/article66814975.ece  May 05, 2023 Rahul Karmakar  . What triggered the conflict between the non-tribal Meitei people and other tribal groups?  Manipur has been restive since February when the BJP-led government launched an eviction drive seen as targeting a specific tribal group. 

The valley, which comprises about 10% of Manipur’s landmass, is dominated by the non-tribal Meitei who account for more than 64% of the population of the State and yields 40 of the State’s 60 MLAs. The hills comprising 90% of the geographical area are inhabited by more than 35% recognised tribes but send only 20 MLAs to the Assembly. While a majority of the Meiteis are Hindus followed by Muslims, the 33 recognised tribes, broadly classified into ‘Any Naga tribes’ and ‘Any Kuki tribes’ are largely Christians

Decoding a potential peace plan to resolve the crisis in Manipur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j74nisf3Nk   11 Jun 2024
RSS Supremo Mohan Bhagwat says that Manipur has been burning for a year and nothing has been done about it, he also added that the situation in Manipur needs to be addressed and resolved on a priority. News9 which has kept an eye on the Manipur situation, since the very beginning decodes a possible peace plan for the situation in Manipur. Tune in for a special show with an expert panel.

 the 10 points by News9

 formation of an empowered peace committee
this peace committee should be allowed to meet everyone and it should encourage cross community talk

it should be succeeded by Crackdown on civil militias civil militias who don't let Police Force Army work

it should be followed by action against CSOs who prevent public servants from discharging duties like Mara pip
there might be a small segment but they do that

Clarity on the SoO  agreement they should be there or shouldn't be there. have they been violated or have the sanctity been kept

search and cordon operation to recover looted weapons

quick sealing of the international border

prevent land grab by illegal immigrants

Crackdown on the drug business, and

timeline for the safe return of displaced people