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03 Dec, 2023
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Geography of Manipur and History of Violence in Manipur
There are 16 districts in Manipur, but the state is commonly thought of as divided into ‘valley’ and ‘hill’ districts. Today’s valley districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching were part of the erstwhile kingdom of Kangleipak, ruled by the Ningthouja dynasty.
There have been violent communal clashes in Manipur due to the Manipur High Court (HC) directing the State to pursue a 10-year-old recommendation to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the non-tribal Meitei community.The violence escalated after the All-Tribal Student Union Manipur (ATSUM) organized a "tribal solidarity rally" against the alleged move to include the Meiteis on the ST list.
Which are the major communities residing in Manipur?
Why does the Meitei community want ST status?
Why are tribal groups against ST status for Meiteis?
The Process of Inclusion in the ST List
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What led to the recent Unrest?
Mitigating efforts to control VIOLENCE
UNLF Peace Accord
Recently, the Centre and Manipur government signed a peace agreement with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the oldest valley-based armed group in Manipur.
History of insurgency in Manipur |
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What is the history of UNLF?
It is Manipur’s oldest militant group dominated by the Meitei community and one of the seven “Meitei Extremist Organisations” banned by the Union government under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act
Plebiscite |
It should be conducted under United Nations (UN) supervision to elicit the opinion of the people of the State on the core issue of restoration of Manipur’s independence. |
UN peace keeping force |
They should be deployed in Manipur to ensure that the process is free and fair. |
Arms surrender |
Arms to be surrendered to UN force by UNLF, matched by the withdrawal of Indian troops |
Political authority |
Handing over of political power by the UN in accordance with the results of the plebiscite. |
What is the significance of the deal?
What are the challenges?
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