Manipur CM says Meitei community’s demand for ST status was ’cause’ of ethnic conflict, diverts blame from govt

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Manipur CM says Meitei community's demand for ST status was 'cause' of ethnic conflict, diverts blame from govt



This was strongly opposed by the tribal bodies of the state and on May 3, a rally was taken out by All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur in the hill districts.The rally turned violent after a mob from Churachandpur district stormed a locality and engaged in vandalism and arson.The CM claimed that many have been playing politics over the issue.”However, it is the state government that has been working to meet all the needs of those in the relief camps, including their education, daily provisions, health, and others.. We are witnessing a human crisis, and no politics should be played,” he said.”The mindset needs to change. There is a conflict going on, and many have been killed and displaced. Now is not the time to seek popularity in social media and TV discussions. Let the genuine subject experts and security forces speak on the conflict,” Singh remarked.Alleging that indulging in narrow politics and committing mistakes by “previous leaders” have caused the hardships, the CM said, “We need to take risks and sacrifices to save the land and society. Politics is not for winning elections only.”



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