Manipur conflict is not about Kuki and Meitei tensions, armed Chin-Kuki narco-terrorists are up against the govt: COCOMI
9 months ago

Manipur conflict is not about Kuki and Meitei tensions, armed Chin-Kuki narco-terrorists are up against the govt: COCOMI

Op India  

On 18th June, given the recent high-level meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah in connection with Manipur violence, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity asserted that the real issue in the state is not Meiti-Kuki conflict but the problem of Chin Kuki narco-terrorists. COCOMI spokesperson Khuraijam Athouba criticised HM Shah’s approach suggesting that the minister is “evading” the core issue that has caused the Manipur crisis. The real issue of the #ManipurViolence… https://t.co/Imcw4Nb7KX pic.twitter.com/LyFRsxxtWl — Homer_Alt June 18, 2024 HM Shah announced plans to initiate talks between Meitei and Kuki During a review meeting that was held on 17th June, Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to initiate talks between Kuki and Meitei communities. Notably, Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh or any representatives from the ethnic groups involved in the conflict were not called for the meeting which highlighted a significant oversight of the Union government’s approach to resolving the matter.

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Centre Develops Roadmap for Peace in Ethnic Strife-Hit Manipur, MHA Informs Kuki-Zo Council
6 days, 20 hours ago

Centre Develops Roadmap for Peace in Ethnic Strife-Hit Manipur, MHA Informs Kuki-Zo Council

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Amid the warning of the Naga People’s Organisation to the Kuki-Zo Council to withdraw its ongoing indefinite shutdown call, a team from the ministry of home affairs led by its Northeast adviser A.K. Mishra met with both Kuki-Zo and Meitei groups in Manipur and explained to them that the Centre has prepared a roadmap for peace in ethnic strife-hit …

Meitei, Thadou leaders meet in Delhi for ‘community understanding’
1 week, 5 days ago

Meitei, Thadou leaders meet in Delhi for ‘community understanding’

The Hindu  

Leaders representing the diaspora Meitei community and select leaders of Manipur’s Thadou community on Friday met in New Delhi to arrive at a “community understanding” for peaceful coexistence in the State, besides issuing a joint press statement in this regard at a press conference. It is a community understanding.” The General Secretary of TIM, Michael Lamjathang Haokip, and the President …

Manipur free movement from Saturday, Kuki body opposes peace expedition
1 week, 6 days ago

Manipur free movement from Saturday, Kuki body opposes peace expedition

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s directive to security agencies to restore free movement on all roads in violence-hit Manipur will take effect from Saturday. The Committee on Tribal Unity said the resolution adopted by the Federations of Civil Society “to march into the hill districts of the Kuki-Zo community” was tantamount to breaching of buffer zones. “The idea of …

No free movement to be allowed in Manipur’s Kuki-Zo areas: Tribal body
2 weeks, 2 days ago

No free movement to be allowed in Manipur’s Kuki-Zo areas: Tribal body

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Manipur’s Kuki-Zo organisation Committee on Tribal Unity said no free movement would be permitted in Kuki-Zo areas until a resolution that respects the community’s aspirations is reached. The resolution followed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s directive to security agencies to ensure free movement for people on all roads in Manipur from March 8. Chairing a high-level review meeting on …

Manipur — the difficult path to ushering in peace and winning trust
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Manipur — the difficult path to ushering in peace and winning trust

The Hindu  

Now that President’s Rule has been imposed in Manipur, this is the right time to reflect on who or what has indeed been ruling the State and what the imposition of central rule means for the State that has been embroiled in ethnic violence since May 2023. The resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, the imposition of President’s Rule …

DC Edit | Centre Must Find a Manipur Solution After Biren’s Exit
1 month, 1 week ago

DC Edit | Centre Must Find a Manipur Solution After Biren’s Exit

Deccan Chronicle  

Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh’s resignation comes far too late. The BJP high command’s faith in Biren Singh had seemed quite misplaced as ethnic strife did not improve even after considerable time had passed since the outbreak of violence. The Supreme Court calling for forensic evidence in a sealed cover on leaked audio tapes allegedly establishing a leader’s role …

Modi, Shah must take responsibility for violence in Manipur: Kanimozhi
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi, Shah must take responsibility for violence in Manipur: Kanimozhi

The Hindu  

Commenting on the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, DMK member in Lok Sabha Kanimozhi Karunanidhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah must take responsibility for the communal violence that occurred in Manipur. Ms. Kanimozhi said the communal violence in Manipur has resulted in more than 220 deaths, with more than 60,000 people displaced …

Fresh ethnic violence plunges northeast Indian state into political crisis as chief minister resigns
1 month, 1 week ago

Fresh ethnic violence plunges northeast Indian state into political crisis as chief minister resigns

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A fresh wave of violence …

Manipur CM Biren Singh resignation: Manipur BJP chief denies internal rift
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur CM Biren Singh resignation: Manipur BJP chief denies internal rift

The Hindu  

A. Sharda Devi, the president of Manipur’s Bharatiya Janata Party unit claimed internal differences did not lead to Nongthombam Biren Singh’s resignation as the Chief Minister of the State. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla asked Mr Singh to continue as the caretaker Chief Minister after the latter tendered his resignation at the Raj Bhavan on Sunday, a little more than 21 …

From the India Today archives (2023) | N. Biren Singh and the big Manipur blunders
1 month, 1 week ago

From the India Today archives (2023) | N. Biren Singh and the big Manipur blunders

India Today  

Nestled in the verdant Naga Hills, the picturesque district of Churachandpur was a tranquil backwater. BLUNDER 1: STATE GOVERNMENT’S COMPLICITY The onset of the current round of violence can be traced to the solidarity march the All-Tribal Students’ Union of Manipur called on May 3, which saw some incidents. If 10 Kuki MLAs submitted a memorandum to the Union home …

Meitei body urges Centre to implement NRC in Manipur to identify illegal immigrants
2 months ago

Meitei body urges Centre to implement NRC in Manipur to identify illegal immigrants

The Hindu  

Meitei group Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity on Sunday demanded that the Centre implement NRC in the State to identify illegal immigrants from Myanmar. The conglomerate of several Imphal valley-based civil society organisations also demanded that the Government take action against Kuki Zo militants to end the ongoing conflict in the State that left over 250 people dead and thousands …

Peace should be brokered by a third party, say Manipur Police personnel
2 months ago

Peace should be brokered by a third party, say Manipur Police personnel

The Hindu  

At the first-ever integration training organised by the Assam Rifles for the Manipur Police last month, recruits from all the three communities – Meitei, Kuki-Zo and Naga – concurred that peace in the ethnic violence-affected State should be brokered by a “neutral third party”, a senior government official told The Hindu. The integration training was organised in the first week …

End violence before any political talks, MHA tells new Kuki-Zo Council
2 months ago

End violence before any political talks, MHA tells new Kuki-Zo Council

The Hindu  

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has told the members of the Kuki-Zo council that a cessation of violence is a pre-requisite to initiate any political dialogue in strife-torn Manipur. Four members of the newly formed council, the apex body of Kuki-Zo tribes in Manipur, met A.K Mishra, the MHA’s Security Adviser for northeastern India, on Friday. New unified body …

'We are capable of handling any situation:' Army Chief on India-China disengagement along LAC
2 months, 1 week ago

'We are capable of handling any situation:' Army Chief on India-China disengagement along LAC

New Indian Express  

"I am a strong proponent of the theme that mass media and security forces have great potential to converge together towards nation-building and national security. That is what is my mission statement and that is to ensure full spectrum preparedness while concurrently transforming the Indian army into an Atmanirbhar future-ready force to be a relevant and key pillar of the …

Ongoing ethnic violence in State very unfortunate: Manipur CM
2 months, 1 week ago

Ongoing ethnic violence in State very unfortunate: Manipur CM

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Wednesday termed the ongoing ethnic violence in the state as "very unfortunate" and asserted that his government is not at fault since it all started after the Meiteis demanded Scheduled Tribe status. "The reality, however, is that the Manipur High Court had asked the state government to reply to the demand for ST …

Manipur CM says Meitei community's demand for ST status was 'cause' of ethnic conflict, diverts blame from govt
2 months, 1 week ago

Manipur CM says Meitei community's demand for ST status was 'cause' of ethnic conflict, diverts blame from govt

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday termed the ongoing ethnic violence in the state as "very unfortunate" and asserted that his government is not at fault since it all started after the Meiteis demanded Scheduled Tribe status. Addressing a gathering of internally displaced persons at the CM secretariat, Singh said no politics should be played when the …

BJP has ‘vested interest’ in keeping Manipur on the boil: Congress president
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP has ‘vested interest’ in keeping Manipur on the boil: Congress president

The Hindu  

A day after fresh violence erupted in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday took aim at the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that the party in power at both the Centre and in the State had “vested interests” in keeping the border State on the boil. In a post on social media platform X, addressed to Prime Minister …

Manipur CM apology: Those indulging in politics in my apology over ethnic strife seeking unrest in Manipur, says Biren Singh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur CM apology: Those indulging in politics in my apology over ethnic strife seeking unrest in Manipur, says Biren Singh

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Friday accused the Congress of having created the ethnic conflict in the State between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, which erupted into violence in May 2023. Mr. Singh also clarified that his apology to the people of the State on New Year’s Eve was only meant for the victims of the conflict, and …

Aid of over Rs 247 crore given to violence-hit Manipur in 2024: Centre's report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Aid of over Rs 247 crore given to violence-hit Manipur in 2024: Centre's report

India Today  

The Narendra Modi-led central government extended special assistance of over Rs 247 crore to the Manipur government amid the ethnic clashes that broke out in the state in 2023. A report by the Union Home Ministry highlighted that for the operation of relief camps for people displaced due to the violence in Manipur, the centre approved Rs 101.75 crore on …

​Too little, too late: On Manipur and the Home Ministry’s self pat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

​Too little, too late: On Manipur and the Home Ministry’s self pat

The Hindu  

Conflict resolution and peace building, or the absence of both, and the prolongation of strife are dependent upon certain conditions. The Union Home Ministry has patted itself on the back by claiming that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government has managed to “build bridges of unity in the North East… to usher in. But if the Manipur situation where outcomes of …

Manipur CM slams Congress for blaming PM Modi over violence, says state suffering due to past sins of Congress
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur CM slams Congress for blaming PM Modi over violence, says state suffering due to past sins of Congress

Op India  

On Wednesday, 1st January, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh slammed Congress leader Jairam Ramesh for accusing the BJP and PM Modi of the unrest in the state of Manipur. He also highlighted that the former Home Minister had signed the SoO Agreement with Myanmar-based militants and facilitated repeated settlement of Burmese refugees in the state of Manipur. “Everyone, including …

Union Report: Manipur Saw 187 Violent Incidents in 2023
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Report: Manipur Saw 187 Violent Incidents in 2023

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Manipur, which has been witnessing prolonged ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities, accounted for about 77 per cent of the total violence in the entire northeastern region in 2023, the Union home ministry annual report said. According to the report, the north-eastern state Manipur witnessed an increase in violent incidents, owing to the prevailing ethnic strife in …

Manipur CM apologises to public, regrets for ethnic violence
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur CM apologises to public, regrets for ethnic violence

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday apologised to the people of the state and expressed “regret” for the ethnic violence that has rocked the state ever since May 2023. I apologise.” In his New Year’s message, the chief minister, asking all 35 tribes in Manipur to live together in harmony, said: “I want to appeal to all …

On Manipur violence, CM Biren Singh says ‘feel regret, want to say sorry to people of state’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

On Manipur violence, CM Biren Singh says ‘feel regret, want to say sorry to people of state’

Hindustan Times  

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh apologised to the people of the state and expressed “regret” for ethnic violence that has rocked the state since May 2023. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh pays tribute to the departed women freedom fighters at the Nupee Lal Memorial complex on Nupee Lal Numit 2024, in Imphal West. Manipur conflict Ethnic violence between …

Manipur accounted for 77% of total violence in Northeast in 2023: MHA
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur accounted for 77% of total violence in Northeast in 2023: MHA

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Manipur, which has been witnessing prolonged ethnic violence between majority Meitei and tribal Kuki communities, accounted for about 77 per cent of the total violence in the entire northeastern region in 2023, according to the latest annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs. In 2023, Manipur witnessed an increase in violent incidents owing to the prevailing ethnic …

Manipur accounts for 77% of Northeast violence in 2023 amid ethnic strife: MHA report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur accounts for 77% of Northeast violence in 2023 amid ethnic strife: MHA report

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs in its annual report for the year 2023-24 has said that Manipur, which has been reeling under prolonged ethnic strife, which started in May 2023 between the majority Meitei group and Kuki tribe, has accounted for about 77 per cent of the total violent incidents in the entire northeastern region in the …

Manipur needs immediate peace, understanding between two communities: CM Biren Singh
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur needs immediate peace, understanding between two communities: CM Biren Singh

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said the state, which has been in the grip of ethnic violence since May last year, needs immediate peace and appealed to two communities to reach an understanding. Speaking at the Good Governance Day programme at the state BJP headquarters here, Singh asserted that the saffron party can save the northeastern …

Tens of thousands displaced by ethnic violence in northeast India suffer squalid conditions in camps
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands displaced by ethnic violence in northeast India suffer squalid conditions in camps

Associated Press  

KANGPOKPI, India — Phalneivah Khonsai ran for her life when violence struck her neighborhood in India’s restive northeast, carrying just the bare essentials in the hope that she and her family could return soon. The relief camp is in Kangpokpi, about 50 kilometers from Imphal, the capital of India’s northeastern Manipur state, which has been wracked by ethnic violence since …

When will Manipur violence end? What Amit Shah said
3 months ago

When will Manipur violence end? What Amit Shah said

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday described the ongoing violence in Manipur as an ethnic clash, distancing it from terrorism or religious conflict. Speaking at the Agenda Aaj Tak — his first media interaction since the BJP's Lok Sabha election victory — Shah outlined the nature of the crisis in the northeastern state. Shah noted that ethnic disturbances in …

​Welcome spotlight: On the Supreme Court directive to Manipur government
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3 months ago

​Welcome spotlight: On the Supreme Court directive to Manipur government

The Hindu  

Hearing a case by petitioners aggrieved with the unremitting hostilities in Manipur, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Manipur government to disclose details of destroyed and encroached properties following the ethnic violence a year and a half ago. The Court had also, a few months ago, extended the working tenure of the Justice Gita Mittal-led Committee supervising the …

The Gnawing Indifference Towards the Women of Manipur
3 months, 1 week ago

The Gnawing Indifference Towards the Women of Manipur

The Quint  

India's obligations under international frameworks such as CEDAW, UNSC Resolution 1325, and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples demand that it addresses gender-based violence in conflict zones and prevent ethnic discrimination. Yet, the absence of gender-sensitive policies in relief efforts and post-conflict negotiations continues to exclude women from decision-making processes. The magnitude of the conflict, fuelled by …

Government gives another extension to three-member panel probing Manipur violence
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Government gives another extension to three-member panel probing Manipur violence

The Hindu  

The Centre has given another extension till May 20, 2025 to a Commission of Inquiry to submit its report on the investigations into the series of violence in Manipur that has claimed at least 258 lives so far. The panel, also comprising retired IAS officer Himanshu Shekhar Das and retired IPS officer Aloka Prabhakar, was mandated to inquire with respect …

Manipur violence: BJP accuses Congress of encouraging nexus of foreign forces aiming to derail India’s progress
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: BJP accuses Congress of encouraging nexus of foreign forces aiming to derail India’s progress

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party president J.P. Nadda on Friday accused the Congress of “endorsing and encouraging a nexus of foreign forces looking to derail India’s progress”, stating that the fallout of Congress governments’ failure to address local critical issues in the early 1990s were being felt in Manipur even today. In a letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, which was …

​Ending the tragedy: On the Manipur crisis, a solution
3 months, 3 weeks ago

​Ending the tragedy: On the Manipur crisis, a solution

The Hindu  

The adage “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” holds true for Manipur. The initial clashes resulted in scores of deaths, and, since then, parts of the State, many of which are under the effective control of security forces, have witnessed sporadic but intense incidents of violence. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh …

‘CM for both Meiteis, Kukis’: Biren digs in amid clamour
Trending News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘CM for both Meiteis, Kukis’: Biren digs in amid clamour

Hindustan Times  

Embattled Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said on Thursday that he was the leader and protector of all communities in the state, except illegal immigrants and drug peddlers, swatting away suggestions that he should step down in light of the recent spike in violence because he had lost the trust of key groups and allies. Manipur chief minister N …

DC Edit | Biren’s continuance as Manipur CM untenable
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Biren’s continuance as Manipur CM untenable

Deccan Chronicle  

The rebellion within the BJP and the NDA in Manipur after the passage of a resolution at the meeting of the ruling front’s legislators this week points to increasing alienation of chief minister N. Birendra Singh among his own folks and the untenability of his continuance in office. Such a resolution militates against the very idea of democratic governance and …

Manipur's endless unrest: A tragedy of mistrust, mayhem and missed leadership
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4 months ago

Manipur's endless unrest: A tragedy of mistrust, mayhem and missed leadership

India Today  

If there was ever a moment when Manipur appeared to be slipping from the national consciousness, the events of November have dragged it back into the spotlight. This triggered violent protests in Imphal, where enraged mobs ransacked the homes of three legislators, including R.K. Imo, chief minister N. Biren Singh’s son-in-law and a BJP MLA. Not surprisingly, one of Biren …

As crisis continues, Meitei body rejects NDA resolution
4 months ago

As crisis continues, Meitei body rejects NDA resolution

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: An uneasy calm shrouded Manipur on Tuesday as the umbrella body of Meitei civil society outfits rejected a resolution passed by National Democratic Alliance legislators and members of warring ethnic groups took out separate rallies in their respective strongholds over divergent demands. Monday’s meeting, which was convened amid a surge in violence in the strife-torn state, produced a strongly …

Manipur ethnic violence probe panel collects evidence
4 months ago

Manipur ethnic violence probe panel collects evidence

The Hindu  

The three-member Commission of Inquiry notified last year by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to probe ethnic violence in Manipur is in the middle of collecting evidence, and “relevant people” would be called to appear before the panel soon, a senior government official said on Tuesday. The official told The Hindu that the CoI headed by Ajai Lamba, former …

Manipur: Imphal group issues 24-hr ultimatum to review govt’s 8-point resolution
4 months ago

Manipur: Imphal group issues 24-hr ultimatum to review govt’s 8-point resolution

Hindustan Times  

The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity, an Imphal-based joint body of Meitei civil society organisations, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Manipur government to review the eight-point resolution adopted during an emergency meeting chaired by chief minister N Biren Singh on Monday night at his residence in the state Capital. COCOMI spokesperson Khuraijam Athouba stated during a media briefing …

Fresh attacks, arson as Manipur remains tense
4 months ago

Fresh attacks, arson as Manipur remains tense

Hindustan Times  

A tense Sunday unfolded for Manipur as more rioting and arson was reported, including targeting of the homes of several legislators and demonstrations despite curfew, even as the bodies of two victims from a family that has lost six members to attacks from militants were found with gory injuries, a discovery that could further inflame the ethnic conflict. The ripples …

Amit Shah reviews security situation in Manipur amid ongoing tensions
4 months ago

Amit Shah reviews security situation in Manipur amid ongoing tensions

Op India  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday convened a high-level meeting with senior officials in the national capital to assess the security situation in Manipur. Sources indicated that the Home Minister has planned to hold a detailed review meeting on Monday to address the concerns and strategies surrounding the fragile security scenario that has gripped Manipur in recent days. In …

Manipur Violence News: Meitei group issues 24-hour ultimatum for Biren Singh govt; Rahul Gandhi demands PM Modi’s visit
4 months ago

Manipur Violence News: Meitei group issues 24-hour ultimatum for Biren Singh govt; Rahul Gandhi demands PM Modi’s visit

Live Mint  

Manipur Violence News: In a rapidly escalating crisis, civil society groups in Manipur have given the state government a 24-hour ultimatum, demanding immediate and decisive action against armed militant groups, reports NDTV. Country can't afford the crisis to continue.” Manipur Violence News: Violence Escalates with Attacks on Government Properties The situation in Manipur turned even more volatile as protesters attacked …

Manipur violence: Rahul Gandhi urges PM to visit State, work towards restoring peace
4 months ago

Manipur violence: Rahul Gandhi urges PM to visit State, work towards restoring peace

The Hindu  

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday termed the recent string of violent clashes and continuing bloodshed in Manipur “deeply disturbing”, as he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the state and work towards restoring peace in the region. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said the recent string of violent clashes and …

How The Killing Of 11 Terrorists In Manipur Can Send A Strong Message I OPINION
4 months ago

How The Killing Of 11 Terrorists In Manipur Can Send A Strong Message I OPINION

ABP News  

This week, security forces succeeded in neutralizing 11 terrorists, reportedly belonging to the Kuki-Zo community, in Jiribam, a district in the northeastern state of Manipur. As expected, the Kuki-Zo community has described these individuals as “village volunteers” and slammed the actions of the central security forces. The Centre must closely monitor the situation, ensuring that security forces operate without bias …

​Manipur’s misery: On the need for the Centre to act
4 months ago

​Manipur’s misery: On the need for the Centre to act

The Hindu  

Ten armed militants were killed in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force and the police on Monday in Manipur’s Jiribam district, as ethnic conflict continues to pulverise the State. The Bharatiya Janata Party State government led by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has been unable to quell the violence or reassure the Kuki communities that consider him to …

Top officials in Manipur dispute CMO’s claim of ‘over 900 Kuki militants’ entering from Myanmar
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Top officials in Manipur dispute CMO’s claim of ‘over 900 Kuki militants’ entering from Myanmar

Hindustan Times  

Manipur's security advisor Kuldiep Singh and director general of police Rajiv Singh released a joint statement on Wednesday evening disputing the chief minister's office claim of “over 900 Kuki militants” entering the state from Myanmar, saying that it “could not be sustained on the ground”, The Indian Express reported. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh On September 17, an intelligence …

Kuki group condemns ‘900 Kuki militants have entered Manipur’ claims
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kuki group condemns ‘900 Kuki militants have entered Manipur’ claims

New Indian Express  

The Kuki-Zo organisation Kuki Inpi Manipur has criticised Manipur’s security advisor Kuldiep Singh for his statement regarding the reported infiltration of 900 Kuki militants into the state from Myanmar. Singh, on Friday, stated, “There has been an input circulating for three to four days in national media that around 900 Kuki militants have entered Manipur and they may attack any …

‘Peace talks on with both Manipur groups’: Amit Shah
6 months ago

‘Peace talks on with both Manipur groups’: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the government is talking to both the Meitei and Kuki communities in strife-torn Manipur to restore normalcy and has begun fencing the country’s border with Myanmar to check infiltration. Barring three days of violence last week, the overall situation in Manipur has been calm and the government has been working to restore …

MHA in talks with Kuki, Meitei groups to find lasting solution in Manipur: Amit Shah
6 months ago

MHA in talks with Kuki, Meitei groups to find lasting solution in Manipur: Amit Shah

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked out a roadmap to bring lasting peace to Manipur and has been working in this direction. Amit Shah who was addressing a press conference to share details of the achievements of the Modi government 3.0 in …

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