
Manipur Crisis | Point of Reservation Not Just About Access to Land but to Ensure Equal Representation: Greeshma Kuthar
The HinduPublished : Dec 09, 2024 18:29 IST - 42 MINS READ For 19 months, violence has engulfed Manipur, widely portrayed as an ethnic conflict between the majority Meitei community and the Kuki-Zo tribes. As violence spreads to new districts like Jiribam and weapons continue to circulate, Kuthar, in this insightful webinar for Frontline, examines the complex factors that determine the conflict: government policy, security forces, armed groups, and civilian populations that have led to hundreds of deaths, the displacement of over 70,000 people, and growing militarisation among Manipur’s youth. Even in June, when I started reporting on Jiribam, editors would say, “It’s okay, it’s just a couple of killings, it’s just arson that’s been happening in Manipur all the time.” The fact that those were the responses I got shows that the responsibility for Jiribam becoming what it has isn’t just on State agencies and the Central government—who by design want this to continue for whatever reasons—but also on journalists who don’t want to put the focus on Manipur the way it needs to be. I’ve had interactions with people who said that before the war started, Naga, Kuki, and Meitei insurgent groups on the Myanmar side would all procure weapons similarly. But coming to the role of AFSPA—like I’ve already told you—there are certain parts in the hill districts where the Central forces are in control, and in the valley it’s the Manipur police.
History of this topic

At first Manipur security review since President’s Rule, Home Minister directs restoration of damaged religious places
The Hindu
No free movement to be allowed in Manipur’s Kuki-Zo areas: Tribal body
New Indian Express
Ensure free movement of people on all roads in Manipur from March 8: Home Minister Amit Shah
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Manipur extends deadline to give up arms till Mar 6
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DC Edit | Good start in Manipur but gov faces law & order ‘test’
Deccan Chronicle
Manipur: 104 weapons surrendered in six districts
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Manipur residents begin surrendering looted weapons after Governor's ultimatum
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Manipur is in need of ‘greater common good’ politics
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Peace imperatives: On President’s Rule in Manipur
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DC Edit | Cloud stays over Manipur peace
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PM Modi should take responsibility of Manipur now: Congress
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Manipur Assembly can be revived in future based on ground situation, says BJP
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Manipur’s territorial integrity will not be compromised: Sambit Patra
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Manipur political uncertainty continues as BJP delays leadership decision
New Indian Express
Modi, Shah must take responsibility for violence in Manipur: Kanimozhi
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From the India Today archives (2023) | N. Biren Singh and the big Manipur blunders
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Manipur Governor orders upcoming Assembly session ’null and void’ hours after CM Biren Singh steps down
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Manipur Congress sounds no-trust move against Biren Singh govt.
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Manipur to present proposal at tripartite talks on row over 7 districts
Hindustan Times
Peace should be brokered by a third party, say Manipur Police personnel
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Amid ethnic conflict, Manipur CM says region set to become 'growth engine of new India under PM Modi'
New Indian Express
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi: Cyclic incidents of violence continue in Manipur, armed forces trying to bring peace
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Ongoing ethnic violence in State very unfortunate: Manipur CM
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Manipur CM says Meitei community's demand for ST status was 'cause' of ethnic conflict, diverts blame from govt
New Indian Express
BJP Keeps Manipur on Boil, Modi Culpable: Kharge
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BJP has ‘vested interest’ in keeping Manipur on the boil: Congress president
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Aid of over Rs 247 crore given to violence-hit Manipur in 2024: Centre's report
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DC Edit | Manipur CM Apologises for Violence, Calls for Reconciliation
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Congress leader attacks state, Centre for their handling of Manipur crisis
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Union Report: Manipur Saw 187 Violent Incidents in 2023
Deccan Chronicle
Manipur CM apologises to public, regrets for ethnic violence
Deccan ChronicleManipur accounted for 77% of violent incidents in the northeast in 2023, says MHA
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Congress on Manipur CM's ‘sorry’ over violence: ‘Why can't PM Modi go there?'
Hindustan Times
Manipur CM apologises for ethnic conflict, appeals for forgiveness
Deccan Chronicle
On Manipur violence, CM Biren Singh says ‘feel regret, want to say sorry to people of state’
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Manipur violence: CM Biren Singh apologises to people, promises normalcy on New Year's Eve
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Chief Minister Biren Singh apologises for Manipur violence: Forgive and forget
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Manipur accounted for 77% of total violence in Northeast in 2023: MHA
New Indian Express
Manipur accounts for 77% of Northeast violence in 2023 amid ethnic strife: MHA report
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The Hindu Morning Digest, December 25, 2024
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Manipur needs immediate peace, understanding between two communities: CM Biren Singh
New Indian Express
Invisible hand fuelling violence in Manipur, says former Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
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Why have Manipur SITs made little progress?
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Parliamentary proceedings: Are we not part of this nation, asks Manipur MP in Lok Sabha
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When will Manipur violence end? What Amit Shah said
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Welcome spotlight: On the Supreme Court directive to Manipur government
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Manipur Crisis | Supreme Court Asks State To Furnish Details Of Buildings Burnt, Looted & Trespassed And Action Taken Against Violators
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Manipur violence: SC asks state to provide details on arson, encroachments of properties
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