Any Kuki Tribes
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.
Citizenship Controversy: Meitei and Thadou Leaders Seek Disqualification of Manipur BJP MLA Paolienlal Haokip
Sep 27, 2025 03:19 pm CST
Manipur BJP MLA Paolienlal Haokip faces disqualification demands over citizenship questions as activists from both Meitei and Thadou communities file an extensive affidavit with the Governor. The controversy centers around Haokip's voter registration history, the legitimacy of the Any Kuki Tribes classification in Manipur's Scheduled Tribes list, and ongoing tensions surrounding demands for separate tribal administration amid Manipur's political crisis.