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Summary of the News ArticleThree major Meitei civil society organizations—COCOMI, AMUCO, and FOCS—have formed a unified 19-member delegation to meet with Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials in New Delhi on June 30, 2025. Their focus is on addressing the sustained crisis in Manipur, now under President’s Rule, with key demands including restoring territorial integrity, reopening highways, resettling…
Short Summary On May 3, 2025, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) is set to organize a public convention at Khuman Lampak, Imphal, commemorating two years since the onset of the Manipur conflict. The event aims to bring together scholars, community leaders, and civil society organizations to discuss and adopt key resolutions addressing the…
In a recent development, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators in Manipur have called for a reassessment of the 2001 Census data and the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before proceeding with the state’s delimitation exercise. This demand aligns with concerns raised by multiple political entities and civil society organizations regarding the accuracy…
In a significant political development, representatives from 13 political parties in Manipur convened in Imphal to urge the central government to postpone the state’s delimitation exercise. Their primary concern revolves around alleged inaccuracies in the 2001 Census data, which they believe could adversely affect the delimitation process. Notably, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and…
Summary of the Incident The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has recently intensified its demand for the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur before proceeding with the state’s delimitation process. This move underscores concerns about demographic changes and the protection of indigenous populations. Introduction Imagine you’re living in a place…
Summary The Thadou community in Manipur has announced support for the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the state’s anti-drug initiatives. In a statement at the Thadou Convention 2024, they emphasized the importance of safeguarding the rights of bona fide citizens and urged clarity in documentation for indigenous residents. Additionally, the community…
SummaryNaga student groups, led by the Tangkhul Katamnao Long (TKL), are opposing the Indo-Myanmar border fencing in Manipur’s Kamjong district, citing lack of prior consultation with local Tangkhul villages. They argue the fencing is an ineffective solution to the illegal immigration crisis and question the government’s approach. Instead, they suggest alternatives like updating the NRC…