Meitei-Kuki conflict
Meitei Woman's Struggle After Losing Home in Manipur Ethnic Violence: The Fight to Return and Rebuild
Dec 16, 2025 02:53 am CST
A young Meitei woman shares her struggle for basic rights after losing her home in Manipur's ethnic violence, highlighting the plight of nearly 50,000 internally displaced persons unable to return home despite government security presence. Meitei protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demand safe return and rebuilding of destroyed homes as President Murmu calls for reconciliation in the conflict-torn state.
President Murmu Calls for Peace and Unity in Divided Manipur During Historic Visit
Dec 13, 2025 04:17 am CST
During her first visit to conflict-affected Manipur since ethnic violence erupted in 2023, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized that the state's strength lies in its diversity. Meeting with displaced persons and tribal communities, she urged reconciliation between the valley-dominant Meitei and hill-based Kuki populations while reaffirming the government's commitment to development and peace initiatives across the region currently under President's rule.
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.
Manipur Government Issues Strong Warning Against Unauthorized Decrees and Threats to Public Safety
Dec 05, 2025 09:23 pm CST
The Manipur government has issued a firm warning against individuals and groups issuing unauthorized decrees or threats, emphasizing that such actions will face legal prosecution. Amid ongoing tensions following Meitei-Kuki ethnic clashes, authorities have established measures to address extortion and intimidation while urging citizens to report suspicious activities as the state approaches one year under President's rule.
Manipur Crisis Deepens: Thousands of Displaced Villagers Rally for Safe Return Home
Dec 01, 2025 01:39 am CST
Internally displaced persons from Manipur have intensified their protests, demanding safe passage to return to their villages. As the conflict between Meitei and Kuki communities continues after two years, nearly 50,000 people remain homeless while authorities face criticism for prioritizing festivals over rehabilitation efforts. The protesters, frustrated by broken government promises and ongoing security concerns, are calling for immediate action to facilitate their safe return.
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.
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.
Security Forces Arrest PLA Members Connected to Manipur Ambush Amid Concerns of Political Contract Killing
Oct 06, 2025 03:14 am CST
Security forces have arrested 15 members of the banned People's Liberation Army (PLA) in Manipur, including two key suspects directly involved in an ambush that killed two Assam Rifles soldiers. Intelligence agencies are investigating whether the attack was a politically motivated "contract killing" designed to undermine President's Rule, which has reduced ethnic violence in the region. The incident raises concerns about insurgent groups potentially operating with political patronage and the circulation of weapons originally stolen during earlier ethnic clashes.
Postal Services Resume in Manipur's Churachandpur After 2-Year Suspension Due to Ethnic Violence
Oct 05, 2025 06:59 pm CST
After a two-year suspension caused by the Meitei-Kuki ethnic conflict, postal services have finally resumed in Manipur's Churachandpur district. Mail vans are now regularly traveling between Imphal and Churachandpur, addressing a massive backlog of undelivered items in a region where over 250 people died and 62,000 were displaced during the violence.
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.