TIWN May 17, 2023
AGARTALA, May 17 (TIWN): Tripura BJP has sent relief materials to violence affected Manipur. Chief Minister Manik Saha himself was present in the flag-off program at Krishna Nagar Party Head Office. Talking to media, CM said that in coming days more materials will be sent to Manipur as per the need. Garments for children to elderly people, ration, milk etc were sent. CM added, “The state is badly affected due to violence. But, the situation right now in Manipur is under control but as the state is affected, it needs additional support and that’s why we are sending some relief”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDHJBIw4rtg TIWN YouTube Link, CM's statement
Clashes broke out in Manipur after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organized in the hill districts on May 3 to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
The violence was preceded by tension over the eviction of Kuki villagers from reserve forest land, which had led to a series of smaller agitations.
Meiteis account for about 53 percent of Manipur's population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Tribals -- Nagas and Kukis -- constitute another 40 per cent of the population and reside in the hill districts.
Some 10,000 army and para-military personnel had to be deployed to bring back normalcy in the northeastern state.
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