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…

Manipur: Eastern Liangmai chiefs oppose proposed “German road” project through Naga ancestral lands
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Manipur: Eastern Liangmai chiefs oppose proposed “German road” project through Naga ancestral lands

Summary of the News Article The Eastern Liangmai Chief/Chairman Association (ELCCA) has taken a firm stand against the proposed “German Road” (also called the “Tiger Road”), a road project intended to link Kangpokpi and Churachandpur. The ELCCA asserts that the plan intrudes on Naga ancestral lands, stating there’s no historical or legal basis—neither past nor…

Kuki Inpi Manipur Slams RSS’s ‘Chalo Manipur’ March, Warns of Unrest
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Kuki Inpi Manipur Slams RSS’s ‘Chalo Manipur’ March, Warns of Unrest

News Summary On May 6, 2025, the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing the Kuki tribes in Manipur, vehemently opposed the proposed “Chalo Manipur” march, allegedly supported by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its affiliates. KIM described the march as “provocative, deceptive, and dangerous,” warning that such mobilization could destabilize the region…

Naga Conclave-2: A Four-Day Intellectual Gathering in Senapati
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Naga Conclave-2: A Four-Day Intellectual Gathering in Senapati

News Summary The United Naga Council (UNC) is set to host the four-day ‘Naga Conclave-2’ starting May 7, 2025, in Senapati district, Manipur. Supported by the Naga Women Union (NWU) and the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM), the event revolves around the theme “Critiquing Grand Narratives.” The conclave will feature sessions led by scholars,…

The Manipur Crisis: A National Issue in Need of Urgent Attention
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The Manipur Crisis: A National Issue in Need of Urgent Attention

Summary Congress MP Bimol Akoijam has declared the ongoing crisis in Manipur a “national issue,” urging the central government to take more focused and immediate actions to address the unrest. Since May 2023, violent ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities have left hundreds dead and thousands displaced. Despite various interventions, including a significant…