In Pics | The violent uprising in Manipur: 5 key developments you need to know
Since May 3, ethnic violence has shaken the Northeastern state of Manipur due to clash between the majority Meitei community and other tribal communities.
The All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) held a solidarity march in all districts in opposition to a Manipur High Court order directing the Manipur State government to send a recommendation to the Centre regarding the demand to include the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribes on May 3. As Manipur’s majority population belongs to the Meitei community, this move received immediate reactions from Kuki and other tribal communities. (Image: PTI)
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The situation worsened when the next day the Centre invoked Article 355 of the Constitution. It comes under emergency provisions of the Constitution and gives the Centre the power to take crucial steps for the protection of a state in case of internal disturbances or external aggression. (Image: PTI)
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Many protesters from the Meitei and Kuki communities have died, several have been injured and a considerable number of people have been displaced. (Image: AP)
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a very crucial development, held a meeting on June 24 and stated that Manipur is getting back to normalcy and “no casualties have been reported after June 13”. He praised PM Narendra Modi for his diligent work towards resolving the situation in Manipur. (Image: PTI)
On June 26, a mob of 1200 people led by women gathered around the army in Itham village and caused disruptions in the security forces’ operation by purposefully blocking roads. (Image: PTI)
