Meitei-Kuki clashes
Manipur's Proposal to Remove 'Any Kuki Tribes' from ST List: Understanding the Controversy and Its Implications
Nov 24, 2025 01:24 am CST
The Manipur government has formally requested the removal of the 'Any Kuki Tribes' category from the state's Scheduled Tribes list, arguing it's a redundant classification that enables illegal immigration. This proposal, pending since February 2023, has been met with hesitation from the Tribal Affairs Ministry due to the region's sensitive ethnic tensions. While the state government maintains no tribes would lose ST status as they're already listed individually, the Ministry has kept the matter on hold amid ongoing Meitei-Kuki conflicts that began in May 2023. This article examines the historical context, constitutional processes, and complex tribal identity issues at the heart of this controversial proposal.
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Opposes Separate Administration for Kuki Tribes in Manipur Crisis
Oct 11, 2025 03:25 am CST
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has firmly rejected proposals for separate Kuki administration or bifurcation of Manipur, calling for inclusive dialogue to resolve the ethnic conflict that has claimed over 260 lives since May 2023. During his visit to Manipur, Sangma emphasized the need for all communities to work together toward restoring peace and addressing concerns of internally displaced persons.
Manipur Police-UKLF Conflict: Understanding Ceasefire Violations and SoO Agreement Challenges
Oct 04, 2025 03:37 pm CST
This article examines the complex tensions between Manipur Police and the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) following a controversial police operation in Chandel district. It explores how the attempted arrest of a UKLF officer—labeled by police as a "suspected drug kingpin"—has raised fundamental questions about law enforcement jurisdiction under the suspension of operations (SoO) agreement. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in Manipur's fragile post-ethnic conflict environment, the uncertain boundaries between police authority and ceasefire protocols, and the broader implications for peace-building efforts in the border state.