Kuki-Zo Council
Historic Bridge-Building: Meitei MLA's Groundbreaking Visit to Kuki Relief Camps Amid Manipur's Ethnic Divide
Dec 08, 2025 10:53 pm CST
In a significant step toward reconciliation, Meitei BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh became the first valley politician to visit Kuki relief camps since Manipur's ethnic violence erupted two years ago. This landmark visit highlights ongoing efforts to rebuild trust between communities, despite resistance from some tribal leaders and continued political deadlock over territorial demands. With over 260 deaths and 50,000 displaced people, this rare cross-community outreach offers a glimmer of hope for healing Manipur's deep divisions.
Manipur Conducts Protected Trial Run on NH-2 Amid Ethnic Tensions: A Step Towards Restoring Free Movement
Oct 07, 2025 02:50 am CST
Manipur authorities initiated a carefully managed trial run of passenger vehicles on National Highway 2 between Imphal and Senapati, escorted by state police and BSF forces. This strategic effort to restore safe transit avoids involvement of individuals from the conflicting Meitei and Kuki communities, following the Kuki-Zo Council's conditional reopening of the highway amid ongoing ethnic tensions.