Amit Shah asks groups in Manipur to keep peace for 15 days, held talks

People living under constant fear and the loss of life is disheartening: Amit Shah asks groups in Manipur to keep peace

The situation in Manipur is getting worse by the day and there seems to be no end to the violence. Home Minister Amit Shah asks groups in Manipur to keep peace, but the situation is not under control yet. What is happening in Manipur?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted an “appeal to the people of Manipur” yesterday 4th June.

Except that, on 31st May, the internet shut down in Manipur was extended until 5th June.

Shah is “tweeting” an appeal to the people of a state where internet is shut down.

Is the… pic.twitter.com/FNe8ljJPCU

— Saket Gokhale (@SaketGokhale) June 5, 2023

The Home Minister had visited the state as a measure to invoke confidence among people and also met the different segments of society. Amit Shah also emphasized that the peace and prosperity of Manipur were a priority for the government. 

According to the official statement by the Ministry of Home Affairs- “Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri @AmitShah held a meeting with Prominent personalities and delegation of the Civil Society Organisations in Churachandpur, Manipur.”

Shah has also requested the Kuki group to maintain peace. 

“He assured a permanent political solution for the tribals of the state while asking for 15 days of peace. As requested, we will maintain peace. But we have to defend ourselves if we are being attacked,” said Ginza Vualzong, spokesperson of the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum, as reported by The Indian Express. 

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It is also believed that Kuki leaders made 11 demands from the Government including “total separation from Manipur” as they have no faith in Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. 

Hearty welcome to Imphal Shri @AmitShah Ji, Hon’ble Union Home Minister. Your presence in Manipur has tremendously boost the confidence of the people to restore peace in the state.

Hon’ble Union HM Shri Amit Shah Ji will hold a series of meetings with various stakeholders of… pic.twitter.com/sqEpRgsSOU

— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) May 29, 2023

The people in Manipur are now living under constant fear and the loss of life is disheartening. 

I talked to my friend who is living in Leimakhong, a place in Manipur and here is the conversation.
I request you all, please stop this bloodshed. Humanity is dying here, not Meetei or Naga.#ManipurViolence #ManipurOnFire #Manipur #ManipurRiots #Manipur @AmitShah @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/UnRCY7a4ud

— Anuraj Sharma (@Annu_69) May 30, 2023

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When did the ethnic violence begin?

On May 3rd, a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organized to protest the Meitei community’s demand for ST  (Scheduled Tribe) status. Thereafter, clashes broke out between the Kukis and Meities. 

Now, Meitei community protested in Delhi. They are demanding NRC in Manipur.

Atleast 98 people killed in ethnic violence in Manipur. Homes of Meiteis & Kukis, Temples & Churches destroyed.

Save Manipur from:
1. Illegal poppy cultivation.
2. Illegal immigrants from Myanmar. pic.twitter.com/AFiDwZ1O9m

— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) June 5, 2023

Also Read: Manipur Riots- Yet another Indian state amidst ethnic conflict (oneworldnews.com)

In the most recent news, three people were recently killed in a gunfight in Manipur’s Imphal district. The incident also left four injured.  The death toll from the clashes has reached 80 and there seems to be no end to it. More than thousands have been displaced due to these violent clashes. 

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