India Disturbed by The northeastern state of Manipur The bloody ethnic violence that has been going on for several days and Clashes with the police After that, internet shutdown and curfew was imposed on Tuesday.
Manipur has been reeling for more than a year due to clashes between the Hindu-dominated Meiti tribe and the Christian Kuki community, which has divided the state ethnically.
Last week, at least 11 people lost their lives in clashes in the state where fighting between the two communities resumed after months of relative calm.
In a notice from the Home Ministry, all internet and mobile data services in the state have been ordered to be suspended for five days to contain the latest unrest.
The notice said: ‘Some anti-social elements can use social media to disseminate images, hate speech and hate video messages on a large scale which inflame public sentiments, so it is imperative that public In order to maintain law and order, appropriate measures should be taken by preventing the spread of false information and false rumours.’
Internet services were shut down for months during violence in Manipur last year as well. According to official figures, around 60,000 people were displaced in the conflict.
Due to ongoing tension this year, thousands of residents of the state still could not return to their homes.
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Hundreds of Methi protesters in the state capital Imphal defied the curfew imposed on Tuesday morning and demanded action from the security forces against the Kuki insurgent groups. The Metis blame the Kuki community for the latest developments.
Footage from Indian broadcasters showed police firing tear gas to disperse the rally.
The student protest on Monday turned violent when the crowd threw stones and bottles at security forces, police said in a statement.
The statement added that in another district of the state, protesters seized weapons from the police and opened fire on them, injuring several officers.
The protests came in response to insurgent attacks that killed 11 people last week. According to the police, the insurgents also used improvised weapons and drones in the ‘escalating violence’.
Long-standing causes of tension between the Meti and Kuki communities include land disputes and the quota system in government jobs.
Social activists have accused local leaders of stoking ethnic divisions for political gain.
In Manipur Prime Minister Narendra Modi It is ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.
History of Battle in Manipur
According to Indian Express, Manipur has been facing the oldest rebel movements in India.
In the 1950s, the Naga national movement and the struggle for state independence had spread to Manipur.
National Socialist Council. The IM (NSCN: IM) signed a ceasefire agreement with the Indian government in 1997. At the time this movement was going on, the Meiti ethnic group in Manipur was also opposing the merger agreement between the Manipuri king Maharaja Bodha Chandra and the Indian government.
In 1964, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) was formed which demanded separation from India. A number of Meiti rebel groups, or other rebel groups in the Valley, have since emerged, including the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kingly Pak (PREPAK) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), which have received arms and ammunition from China. Received training. These groups of the Valley worked with a dual objective of independence from India and stopping the Naga rebel groups.
The Kuki-zumi groups were actually a reaction to the Naga aggression against the Kuki group. NSCN in 1993. The massacre of Kukis by IM displaced thousands of Kukis. The Kuki Zumi tribes then organized various armed groups.
At about the same time, similar clashes were taking place between the Maitis and the Maitis Pingals (Muslims). These clashes led to the formation of the People’s United Liberation Front, an Islamist group, along with several others. These groups are no longer active in the region.
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Manipur’s Bloody Ethnic Violence: A Year of Turmoil in India’s Northeastern State
Manipur, a northeastern state in India, has been reeling from bloody ethnic violence for over a year, with clashes between the Hindu-dominated Meiti tribe and the Christian Kuki community continuing to ravage the state. The latest bout of violence has resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, with hundreds more injured and thousands displaced from their homes [1[1[1[1[1[1[1[1].
The violence has been ongoing since May, with more than 60,000 people forced to flee their homes due to the clashes. The situation has been so dire that internet services were shut down for months last year, and again recently, to prevent the spread of false information and rumors that could inflame public sentiments [2[2[2[2[2[2[2[2].
The Meiti and Kuki communities have been at odds for decades, with underlying tensions centered around land disputes and the quota system in government jobs. Social activists have accused local leaders of stoking ethnic divisions for political gain, further exacerbating the situation.
In recent days, protests have erupted in the state capital, Imphal, with hundreds of Meiti protesters defying a curfew imposed on Tuesday morning to demand action from security forces against Kuki insurgent groups. The protests turned violent, with police firing tear gas to disperse the rally [3[3[3[3[3[3[3[3].
The Kuki community has also been targeted in recent attacks, with 11 people killed in clashes between the two communities last week. The police have reported that insurgents used improvised weapons and drones in the “escalating violence.” In response, the Home Ministry has suspended all internet and mobile data services in the state for five days to contain the unrest.
Manipur has a long history of rebel movements, with the oldest being the Naga national movement, which began in the 1950s. The state has seen various rebel groups emerge over the years, including the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kingly Pak (PREPAK) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), which have received arms and ammunition from China. These groups have worked towards a dual objective of independence from India and stopping the Naga rebel groups.
The Kuki-Zumi groups were formed as a reaction to the Naga aggression against the Kuki group in the 1990s, leading to the displacement of thousands of Kukis. Clashes between the Meiti and Kuki communities have continued to escalate over the years, with the latest bout of violence being the most severe.
In Manipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in power, adding to the complexity of the situation. The BJP has been accused of stoking ethnic divisions for political gain, further fueling the violence.
As the situation in Manipur continues to deteriorate, it is imperative that the Indian government takes immediate action to address the underlying causes of the violence and works towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The people of Manipur deserve to live in peace, free from the fear of violence and displacement.
References:
1 BBC News, “Manipur violence: What is happening and why”, August 20, 2023.
[2](https://indianexpress.com/article/india/manipur
What are the historical roots of the ethnic violence between the Meiti and Kuki communities in Manipur?
India Disturbed by Bloody Ethnic Violence in Manipur
The northeastern state of Manipur in India has been reeling under ethnic violence for over a year, with clashes between the Hindu-dominated Meiti tribe and the Christian Kuki community escalating into bloody conflicts. The latest wave of violence has resulted in at least 11 deaths, leading to a curfew and internet shutdown in the state.
According to reports, the violence resumed after months of relative calm, with both communities engaging in clashes and attacks on each other. The Meiti community has blamed the Kuki insurgent groups for the latest developments, leading to protests and demands for action from the security forces [[3]]. Footage from Indian broadcasters showed police firing tear gas to disperse protesters, while students also turned violent, throwing stones and bottles at security forces [[3]].
The roots of the conflict can be traced back to long-standing causes of tension between the Meiti and Kuki communities, including land disputes and the quota system in government jobs [[3]]. Social activists have accused local leaders of stoking ethnic divisions for political gain, further fueling the violence [[3]].
History of Conflict in Manipur
Manipur has a history of rebel movements, with the Naga national movement and the struggle for state independence spreading to the state in the 1950s [[3]]. The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (IM) signed a ceasefire agreement with the Indian government in 1997, but the Meiti ethnic group continued to oppose the merger agreement between the Manipuri king Maharaja Bodha Chandra and the Indian government [[3]].
In 1964, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) was formed, demanding separation from India. Since then, various Meiti rebel groups have emerged, including the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kingly Pak (PREPAK) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) [[3]].
Government Response
In an effort to contain the latest unrest, the Home Ministry has suspended all internet and mobile data services in the state for five days. The notice cited the potential for anti-social elements to use social media to disseminate hate speech and false information, which could inflame public sentiments [[3]].
Internet services were shut down for months during violence in Manipur last year, displacing around 60,000 people [[3]]. Thousands of residents of the state still cannot return to their homes due to ongoing tension this year [[3]].
International Concern
The escalating violence in Manipur has raised concerns globally, with Amnesty International finding at least 32 reported incidents of human rights violations, including killings, injuries, and destruction of property[[[2]]. The organization has accused authorities of being “missing-in-action” amid the ongoing violence and impunity in the state[[[2]].
As the situation continues to deteriorate, it remains to be seen how the Indian government will respond to the crisis and restore peace to the troubled state of Manipur.
References:
[[1]]https://www.reuters.com/world/india/ethnic-violence-indias-manipur-escalates-six-killed-2024-09-07/
[[[2]]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%932024Manipurviolence
[[3]]https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/07/india-authorities-missing-in-action-amid-ongoing-violence-and-impunity-in-manipur-state-new-testimonies/
