It appears that there is ongoing violence and displacement between the Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur, a state in northeastern India. The Manipur Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, has called the Mizoram Chief Minister, Zoramthanga, to request measures ensuring the security of the Meitei community in Mizoram, where a significant number of Meiteis and Kukis have settled. Additionally, around 10,000 displaced Kukis from Manipur have sought refuge in Mizoram.
Protests have taken place in Imphal West, Manipur, where people expressed dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the Manipur situation during his monthly radio show called “Mann ki Baat.” Protestors broke radio transistors and chanted slogans demanding attention for Manipur.
The Mizoram Chief Minister confirmed the phone conversation with his Manipuri counterpart and stated that the Manipur Chief Minister sought assistance in resolving the ongoing violence. The hope is for a peaceful coexistence between the communities.
The ethnic violence between the Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur has reportedly resulted in the displacement of over 50,000 people since May 3. Among the displaced are approximately 10,000 Kukis who have sought refuge in Mizoram. The Chin-Kuki-Zo communities, with shared ethnic ties, are spread across Mizoram, the hill areas of Manipur, and neighboring regions in Bangladesh and Myanmar. Additionally, a significant number of Meiteis reside in Mizoram.
