Manipur Violence
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.
Members of the Meitei com
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