Agrarian Crisis Deepens in Manipur Amid Prolonged Ethnic Violence
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Agrarian Crisis Deepens in Manipur Amid Prolonged Ethnic Violence

Short summary The ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur — which began on May 3, 2023 — has forced thousands of farmers off their fields, leaving large tracts of fertile land uncultivated and pushing an agrarian economy toward collapse. Official and expert accounts say roughly 5,127 hectares of farmland remain fallow, threatening food security and livelihoods…

Kuki Inpi Manipur prohibits Kuki-Zo MLAs from government formation
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Kuki Inpi Manipur prohibits Kuki-Zo MLAs from government formation

Short SummaryKuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) — the apex body representing the Kuki-Zo community — has issued a definitive directive prohibiting all 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs, including seven from the BJP, from participating in the formation of any new government after the state’s President’s Rule. The resolution, passed unanimously on July 4, 2025, asserts an unwavering stance…

‘Normalcy Will Cease to Exist’: Manipur MP Criticizes Restrictions on Meitei Movement to Sacred Sites
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‘Normalcy Will Cease to Exist’: Manipur MP Criticizes Restrictions on Meitei Movement to Sacred Sites

📰 News Summary On April 21, 2025, Inner Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam expressed strong opposition to the ongoing restrictions that prevent Meitei individuals from accessing their sacred sites in the Thangjing and Koubru hills. He emphasized that these limitations infringe upon fundamental rights and hinder the return to normalcy in the state. Akoijam highlighted the…