Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to convene a crucial meeting on Monday to assess the security situation in Manipur, which has been plagued by ethnic violence for more than a year.
Scheduled to attend are senior officials from both the central and state governments, along with representatives from various security forces, as per officials.
On Sunday, Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey met with Shah to discuss the prevailing unrest in the northeastern state.
The unrest began on May 3, 2023, triggered by a tribal solidarity march in Manipur’s hill districts, protesting against the majority Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status. Since then, the violence has claimed the lives of over 220 individuals from the Kuki and Meitei communities, as well as security personnel.
In Manipur, the Meiteis constitute approximately 53% of the population and predominantly reside in the Imphal Valley, while tribals, including Nagas and Kukis, make up 40% and are primarily located in the hill districts.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat recently expressed concern over the prolonged unrest in Manipur, emphasizing the need for urgent attention to the situation. Speaking in Nagpur, he highlighted that peace has eluded Manipur for a year now, despite a previous period of relative calm.
Mohan Bhagwat urged prioritization of resolving the issues facing Manipur, emphasizing the necessity to move beyond political rhetoric and focus on addressing the state’s challenges.
The meeting chaired by Amit Shah underscores the government’s commitment to restoring peace and stability in Manipur amidst the ongoing crisis.
This review comes at a crucial juncture as efforts intensify to quell the violence and restore normalcy in the strife-torn state.
