ethnic violence
Manipur BJP MLAs Summoned to Delhi: Potential Government Formation After President's Rule
Dec 14, 2025 01:30 am CST
BJP has called Manipur legislators to Delhi amid speculation of ending President's rule in the state. MLAs from both Meitei and Kuki communities have been invited for crucial meetings, with former Chief Minister N Biren Singh emerging as a strong contender for leadership. The development signals possible resolution to political deadlock in a state that has witnessed ethnic violence resulting in over 260 deaths since May 2023.
NHRC Demands Report on Restricted Movement on Manipur's National Highway-2: Constitutional Rights Violation Examined
Dec 12, 2025 03:33 am CST
The National Human Rights Commission has ordered Kangpokpi authorities to report on persistent blockades of National Highway-2 in Manipur, following a petition highlighting constitutional rights violations. The obstruction, rooted in ongoing Meitei-Kuki ethnic tensions, has severely impacted civilians' access to essential services, prompting potential Supreme Court intervention as communities remain divided over safety concerns and freedom of movement.
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's Environmental Crisis: How Illegal Poppy Cultivation by Armed Militants is Causing Devastating Floods
Dec 05, 2025 02:51 am CST
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh reveals how Manipur's recurring floods are directly linked to widespread forest destruction for illegal poppy cultivation by armed militants. Security forces have destroyed over 800 acres of illegal poppy fields in mountainous districts, but aerial surveys show hundreds more acres remain, threatening the state's environmental stability and fueling its ongoing crisis.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Addresses Manipur Crisis: "We Remain Concerned Regardless of Government Awareness"
Nov 21, 2025 02:14 am CST
During his first visit to Manipur since the 2023 ethnic clashes, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed 160 prominent citizens at the new Sangh office in Imphal, assuring them of the organization's continued commitment to peace efforts in the region. Bhagwat emphasized that the RSS has been working for Manipur for three years regardless of government involvement, amid ongoing President's Rule in a state where violence has claimed over 260 lives and displaced thousands.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Strategic Visit to Conflict-Affected Manipur Amid Leadership Discussions
Nov 20, 2025 04:33 pm CST
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has arrived in Manipur for a significant three-day visit, his first since the Meitei-Kuki ethnic violence began in May 2023. During his stay, he will meet with various community leaders, entrepreneurs, and intellectuals as part of RSS's centenary celebrations. His visit coincides with ongoing discussions about leadership changes in the state, which is currently under President's rule following former Chief Minister N Biren Singh's resignation in February.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's First Visit to Manipur Since 2023 Ethnic Violence: Scheduled Meetings with Community Leaders
Nov 19, 2025 02:09 pm CST
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat will visit Manipur from November 20-22, his first trip since ethnic violence erupted in 2023. During the three-day visit connected to RSS centenary celebrations, he will meet with entrepreneurs, tribal leaders, and prominent citizens in Imphal, but has no scheduled visits to relief camps housing thousands displaced by the conflict that has claimed over 260 lives.
Manipur Journalists' Union Threatens Legal Action Against PUCL Over Defamatory Ethnic Conflict Report
Nov 07, 2025 04:14 am CST
The All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) has issued a legal notice to the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) demanding withdrawal of their report on the Meitei-Kuki ethnic conflict, citing defamatory allegations. AMWJU contests claims of media bias and threatens civil and criminal proceedings if PUCL fails to respond within 30 days. The controversial report had recommended Supreme Court-supervised investigations into Manipur's ethnic violence and alleged state complicity.
Supreme Court Finds Audio Linking Former Manipur CM to Ethnic Violence Was Tampered With
Nov 04, 2025 12:31 am CST
The Supreme Court revealed that the National Forensic Science Laboratory has determined audio recordings allegedly connecting former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to the 2023 ethnic violence were tampered with and unsuitable for voice comparison analysis. The recordings were central to a petition by the Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust seeking an independent investigation into violence that has claimed over 260 lives since May 2023.
Assam Rifles Captures Two Myanmar-Based Insurgents in Manipur's Border Region
Oct 22, 2025 06:53 pm CST
Assam Rifles apprehended two members of the United Tribal Volunteers Group from Myanmar in Manipur's Chandel district, preventing cross-border militant movement. The operation took place amid ongoing ethnic tensions in the region that have claimed over 260 lives since May 2023.