A recent comment by former Assam Rifles chief Lt. Gen. P.C. Nair, hinting at a perceived ethnic bias within the Manipur Police, has ignited a fresh wave of controversy in Manipur. The comment, referring to the “Meitei Police” and “Kuki Police,” has drawn sharp criticism from Manipur Police officials, who slammed the statement as “immature” […]
Manipur is on the brink as Chief Minister N. Biren Singh convened an urgent cabinet meeting to address the escalating ethnic violence that has left communities in fear and sparked nationwide concern. The meeting, held late Saturday night, comes amid an alarming surge in violent clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities, with recent drone […]
The northeastern Indian state of Manipur is witnessing a terrifying escalation in its ongoing ethnic conflict as insurgents deploy drones equipped with explosives, killing civilians and raising concerns about the conflict’s future direction. On September 1 and 2, 2024, two drone attacks shook the Imphal West district, resulting in the deaths of two people and […]
In a remarkable turn of events, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh dramatically revealed that the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been instrumental in restoring peace to the conflict-ridden state. Biren Singh stated, “After listening to PM Modi’s and Amit Shah’s statements in Parliament, there is peace […]
In a significant move highlighting the escalating rift between Manipur’s hills and valley regions, ten Kuki-Zomi community legislators, with seven from the ruling BJP, submitted a plea to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Their demand? Separate Director General of Police (DGP) and Chief Secretary (CS) positions for Manipur’s five hill districts, including Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Chandel, Tennoupal, […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah voiced his disappointment in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, chastising the Opposition for bypassing the opportunity to discuss the ‘sensitive’ issue of Manipur. “From the outset, I was open to discussing Manipur. However, the Opposition evaded it. They could have requested the PM’s statement if unsatisfied with mine,” Amit Shah […]
In a blistering address that set the Lok Sabha abuzz, Union Home Minister Amit Shah unleashed a torrent of revelations on the sizzling Manipur issue. Without mincing words, Amit Shah castigated the Opposition for skirting around the ‘sensitive’ matter. According to Amit Shah, he had been open to dialogue since day one, yet the Opposition […]
In an urgent move addressing the spiraling crisis in Manipur, Union home minister Amit Shah is gearing up for a pivotal discussion with the Kuki-Zo tribal representatives. As tensions escalate, the demands are stark: a separate political framework and a mass burial in Churachandpur. However, it’s not just the government making strides. The Supreme Court […]
A team of 21 members of parliament (MPs) from the opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A landed in strife-ridden Manipur on Saturday, ready to face the harsh reality of the ethnic clashes tearing apart the northeastern state. Their mission is to assess the ground situation firsthand and provide help to the victims holed up in relief camps. The […]
In a glimmer of hope amid the turmoil in Manipur, government sources project a resolution in sight for the ongoing crisis. The law and order situation in the northeastern state is improving, thanks to the deployment of a substantial force of nearly 35,000 security personnel. This impressive move by the central government is heralding a […]