KUKI MLAS DEMAND AFSPA

Manipur's ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities has resulted in 258 deaths since May. Authorities have apprehended 32 individuals for property destruction and recovered around 3,000 looted weapons. An additional 90 companies of the...

Ten Kuki MLAs in Manipur, including seven from the ruling BJP alliance, are urging for the extension of AFSPA to the entire state. They argue that this is necessary to recover over 6,000 weapons looted during ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023.

COCOMI, a civil society organization in Imphal, has paused its protest for a week following state NDA legislators' resolution demanding action against suspected Kuki militants. The resolution urges a "mass operation" within seven days against those ...

Congress criticized BJP as some Manipur NDA MLAs missed a meeting called by CM Biren Singh. Congress questioned if Home Minister Amit Shah was aware of the situation. They highlighted the ongoing suffering of the people. Violence continues in Manipu...

Manipur MLAs have passed a resolution demanding a review of AFSPA and action against Kuki militants within seven days. They are also seeking an NIA investigation into three key cases related to recent killings. The NPP, which withdrew support from t...

Manipur's ruling party has urged the Central Government to reconsider the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act's implementation. This follows the tragic killing of six women and children in Jiribam. The party demands swift action against the perpetrato...

A mob in Manipur's Imphal West district vandalized the ancestral home of BJP MLA Kongkham Robindro, marking the second attack on his properties in two days. The mob sought the MLA's stance on the ongoing violence in the state, which has seen over 20...

Manipur is witnessing renewed unrest and violent protests. Mobs attacked the homes of ministers and MLAs following the discovery of six bodies, allegedly hostages. Civil society groups demand action against armed groups, threatening public anger. Th...

Manipur's Imphal Valley is tense after six bodies were found. Protests erupted, leading to violence and arson. The government imposed a curfew and suspended internet services. The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity demands military action a...

Manipur imposition of AFSPA in six new areas--Manipur cabinet has decided to recommend to the Central Government to review and withdraw the said declaration of areas failing under the jurisdiction of six police stations.

The Indian government has reimposed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in six police station areas of Manipur, citing ongoing ethnic violence. This decision follows the recent seizure of arms and ammunition, as well as a fierce gunfight bet...

Ten tribal organizations in Manipur, including the ITLF, are urging people to boycott the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections. They argue that holding elections amidst ethnic violence is manipulative and that the HAC's resolution to...

Ten Kuki-Zo MLAs have petitioned the Manipur Governor to overturn a resolution on the Autonomous District Council by the Hill Areas Committee. They have argued that the resolution is unconstitutional and demanded a Union territory with legislature f...

Manipur is facing ongoing ethnic conflict. Nineteen BJP MLAs seek a leadership change, urging PM Modi to replace CM N Biren Singh. They believe dialogue, not just security forces, is essential for peace. Commercial activities and essential supplies ...

The union Ministry of Home Affairs has convened a crucial meeting of Meitei, Naga, and Kuki-Zo community MLAs in New Delhi to address the enduring ethnic tension in Manipur, which has resulted in significant loss of life, property destruction, and w...

BJP MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh has called for banning the Kuki group Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), alleging they are receiving financial aid to buy lethal drones and ammunition. The ITLF has denied these claims, calling the evidence fake. Othe...

Ten Kuki MLAs requested the Prime Minister and Home Minister to stop the withdrawal of two Assam Rifles battalions from Kuki-Zo-Hmar areas, citing their vital role in preventing ethnic violence. These MLAs, mainly from the BJP, have boycotted the Ma...

These MLAs on earlier two occasions have skipped the assembly session. There were two sessions of the assembly since May 3 when ethnic violence broke out in Manipur.

In response to opposition criticism of the union budget 2024-25, Singh accused them of indulging in "petty politics" and assured that sufficient grants have been provided by the Centre to handle the state's resource crunch due to ongoing unrest and ...