Manipur violence intensifies: Death trolls rises to 71, nearly 45,000 rescured
Manipur Violence intensifies:Manipur is currently experiencing one of the worst instances of state violence in its history, with increasing tension between the local population and the administration. The death toll is rising, and neighboring states, especially Maharashtra, have evacuated their citizens from Manipur within a few weeks due to the worsening situation. According to security advisor Kuldeep Singh, there have been multiple incidents of violence between state commandos and militants in recent times, resulting in numerous deaths and street-level riots in the state. In response, the incumbent Chief Minister has stated that the violence is a byproduct of a minor misunderstanding, and it is imperative to resolve it quickly to prevent further loss of life.
What is the controversy?
In Manipur, there has been a recent surge in violence due to a demand by the Meitei community to be acknowledged as a Scheduled Tribe, a status that they have been seeking for over a decade. This demand has led to clashes between different groups and has caused much unrest in the state. The violence further escalated after a court order was issued, directing the Manipur state government to recommend that the Meitei community be granted ST status by May 29th to the Indian government’s Tribal Affairs Ministry. The petitioners argue that the Meitei community had ST status before Manipur was merged with India and are requesting its restoration. The issue has become highly contentious, and tensions between different communities have been running high. The government and local authorities are working to calm the situation and find a resolution that satisfies all parties involved.
Where is the solution?
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a number of cases on Monday concerning the situation in Manipur, a state in the northeast of the country. One of the cases involves a member of the ruling political party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who is challenging a high court order related to granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community.In addition, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed by a tribal organization, requesting a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the recent violence that occurred in Manipur.The bench assigned to hear the cases is composed of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narashima and JB Pardiwala. They will review the cases and make a decision based on the evidence presented before them. The outcome of these cases will be closely watched by all parties involved, as it could have significant implications for the Meitei community and the state of Manipur as a whole.
