Kuki-Zo community in Manipur rallies for separate union territory amid ongoing crisis

ITLF flier. (Photo: ITLF) In a significant development amidst the prolonged crisis in Manipur, the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) has announced a rally to press for their political demands. The announcement, made through a press release on 20 June 2024 comes as the state continues to grapple with ethnic tensions and violence that have … Read more

Manipur crisis intensifies as Home Minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting

At the entrance gate of Manipur’s Churachandpur district, an effigy bears the message “Justice is Dead.” (Photo: The Christian Post) Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review the security situation in Manipur. The meeting, held on June 17 afternoon, comes amidst fresh incidents of violence and growing concerns … Read more

RSS chief calls for restoring peace in strife-torn Manipur as top priority

Kuki-Zo womenfolk. (Photo: YouTube Screenshot/Lamka Talk) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat issued a passionate plea for restoring peace and harmony in the violence-wracked northeastern state of Manipur, declaring it must be treated as the nation’s top priority. His comments came during a speech in Nagpur that was heavily critical of the divisive rhetoric and … Read more

Violence mars polling in Manipur, Election Commission orders re-poll at 11 booths

At the entrance gate of Manipur’s Churachandpur district, an effigy bears the message “Justice is Dead.” (Photo: The Christian Post) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has declared void the polling conducted at 11 booths across five Assembly segments in Inner Manipur during the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on 19 April. The decision … Read more

Indian government urged to act after violence breaks out again in Manipur

(Photo: Pixabay/John Mounsey) Violence has broken out again in Manipur, giving rise to concerns about more loss of life as India’s general elections got underway on Friday. There were reports of a gunfight between armed Meitei and Kuki groups in Tengnoupal district on 12 April, resulting in injuries to three Meitei insurgents, Christian Solidarity Worldwide … Read more

Militia group Arambai Tenggol issues restrictions on election campaigning in Manipur

(Photo: Pixabay/John Mounsey) As Manipur gears up for the Lok Sabha elections, an alarming situation has unfolded with the powerful Meitei militia group Arambai Tenggol publicly imposing restrictions on traditional campaign methods, according to reports from The Wire and India Today North East. This development has raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process, … Read more

Tensions in Manipur remain high as bomb blast kills 1, wounds others 10 months after violence began

At the entrance gate of Manipur’s Churachandpur district, an effigy bears the message “Justice is Dead.” (Photo: The Christian Post) Violence has continued to ravage Manipur for 10 months, with the latest incident being a bomb explosion on March 1 that claimed one life and left two others injured. The ongoing turmoil, which has made … Read more

80 Christians die after being displaced by violence in Manipur

Kuki-Zo womenfolk. (Photo: YouTube Screenshot/Lamka Talk) Tens of thousands of Christians from the Kuki-Zo tribal community in Manipur continue to be displaced, more than eight months after the onset of ongoing violence. During this period, at least 80 individuals, including women and children, have died due to inadequate healthcare and substandard living conditions in makeshift … Read more

Discord deepens as Manipur CM's proposal to review Kuki-Zomi ST status sparks backlash

Kuki-Zo womenfolk. (Photo: YouTube Screenshot/Lamka Talk) Manipur’s protracted turmoil has taken a concerning new turn, after a controversial statement by the state’s Chief Minister N Biren Singh about re-examining the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status of the Kuki-Zomi community. The statement has caused furore among Kuki-Zomi groups who have strongly denounced the chief minister’s words and … Read more

Bloodshed in Manipur as killings and clashes continue 

People in Mizoram demonstrate against the horrifying occurrences and continued assault against women in Manipur. (Photo: Screenshot of images shared on social media) Manipur has been darkened by a surge in violence even in the new year, marked by the tragic demise of at least five individuals and injuries sustained by 17 others, including seven … Read more