What led to President’s rule in the strife-hit Manipur? The story so far

Key Highlights

• Here's a recap of what caused President’s Rule in Manipur and the story so far.
• Since May 2023, Manipur has experienced ethnic violence, primarily between the Meitei community, which resides mainly in the Imphal Valley, and the Kuki-Zo tribal groups living in the hill districts.
• The ethnic conflict erupted after tribals took out a solidarity march to protest the Manipur government’s alleged move toward granting Scheduled Tribe status to the Meiteis.
• The conflict was further intensified by a number of reasons, including land rights, political representation and affirmative action benefits.
• The Kuki-Zo and the Meitei people have stayed apart since, unable to go into each other’s areas.