Ethnic Violence
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh(ANI)
| Aug. 18, 2023, 1:40 p.m.
Manipur CM Responds to Kuki MLAs' Letter to PM, Affirms Freedom of Expression
Chief Minister N Biren Singh of Manipur has reacted to a recent appeal by Kuki MLAs to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting the establishment of separate posts for Chief Secretary and DGP in Kuki-dominated hill areas of the state. The Chief Minister emphasized that in a democratic society, everyone has the right to express their opinions freely. The Kuki MLAs, comprising ten legislators, including seven from the BJP, had submitted a memorandum to Modi, seeking enhanced administrative roles for efficient governance in the wake of prolonged ethnic unrest. The MLAs also sought financial assistance from the PM's relief fund to aid the rehabilitation of those affected by the three-month-long strife.
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Kuki women sit on a bench as they guard a checkpoint on a road in Churachandpur district in the northeastern state of Manipur. (REUTERS File)
| Aug. 9, 2023, 9:49 a.m.
Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) Representatives Hold Talks with Union Home Minister Amit Shah Amid Ethnic Unrest in Manipur
Representatives from the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), a significant umbrella organization representing tribal groups in Manipur, engaged in discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address the ongoing ethnic turmoil in the region. The meetings come against the backdrop of escalating ethnic violence in Manipur, particularly involving clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities. The ITLF's intention to organize a mass burial for Kuki-Zomi individuals killed in the unrest prompted the involvement of the home ministry. While specifics of the discussions remain undisclosed, the engagement signifies a concerted effort to restore peace in the state. Additionally, a group of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators from Manipur also arrived in Delhi for talks with senior party leaders.
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