Manipur is a state in North Eastern India
Manipur: Curfew in Indian state after protests turn violent
The north-eastern Indian state of Manipur is under tight security after a tribal agitation ended in violence.
Tribal groups were protesting against the demand for affirmative action by the state’s Meitei community.
Manipur chief minister blamed the incidents on “prevailing misunderstanding” between communities and said his government was taking steps to control the situation.
Curfew has been imposed in the areas of the state hit by violence on Wednesday.
www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65478547
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Behind the violence in Manipur: Longstanding tensions between hill and valley people, the Meitei demand for ST status, and a recent HC order
The demand that the Meitei community be included in the list of the state’s Scheduled Tribes has recently received a boost from an order by the Manipur High Court. What is at the root of this issue?
Violent clashes broke out at various places in Manipur during the course of a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ called on Wednesday (May 3) by the All Tribal Students’ Union of Manipur (ATSUM). The Army and Assam Rifles carried out flag marches in the areas hit by the violence.
Wednesday’s march was called to oppose the longstanding demand that the Meitei community be included in the list of the state’s Scheduled Tribes (ST), which received a boost from an order of the Manipur High Court last month.
indianexpress.com/article/explained/manipur-clashes-meitei-scheduled-tribe-explained-8591158/
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