Kuki Protests Test Fragile Peace in Manipur as New Govt Takes over, but Why Centre Isn’t Unduly Worried
Kuki-Zo tribal bodies oppose their MLAs joining Manipur government without Centre's written assurance on separate administration, leading to shutdowns and clashes with security forces.
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Violence, shutdown in Kuki areas over MLAs joining Manipur government
Fresh violence erupted in Manipur's Kuki-inhabited areas after Kuki-Zo legislators joined the government. Protests turned violent in Churachandpur district, with clashes between mobs and security forces. Five people were injured. The Kuki-Zo Council declared a social boycott of MLAs involved in the government formation. The situation remains tense.
'Nemcha Betrayed Us...': Tensions Rise as Kuki-Zo Demand Manipur Dy CM's Removal
"How could she (Nemcha Kipgen) do this? Has she forgotten what they did to our sons and daughters?" Hoinu, an elderly woman in Churachandpur, wailed on camera. On 5 February, Hoinu, along with another elderly woman, Chongboi (name changed), took to the streets of the Kuki-dominated district in Manipur in an apparent attempt to self-immolate in protest against the new 'popular government' in Manipur. "It is better to die than to be part of this M…
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