What exactly happened on 3rd May 2023 and to understand some key questions
Manipuri Meitei Association, Bangalore (MMAB) *
INTRODUCTION:
In the aftermath of the May violence, various narratives have emerged. Some intellectuals and civil society organisations with vested interests have fabricated narratives to depict the clashes as a tribal VS Meitei conflict, using terms like 'Christian Tribal vs Hindu Meitei' or 'Hills vs Valley.'
However, the reality is that the violence stems from an ethnic conflict solely between the Kukis and Meiteis.
It is important to understand several questions such as:
Was the violence that erupted on 3rd May from Churachandpur a sudden one-off incident or an evil machination of groups with vested interests?
The violence against Meiteis in Churachandpur, that began on 3rd May as a retaliation following the burning of the Anglo-Kuki War Centenary Gate by unidentified miscreants - was this justified?
Was this violence designed to fulfill the Kuki aspiration of a broader KukiLand to serve the interests of various Kuki groups - poppy cultivators, illegal migrants, politicians, Kuki militants, CSOs, student bodies and even academicians?
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* Manipuri Meitei Association, Bangalore (MMAB) wrote this for e-pao.net
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This article was webcasted on 07 June 2023.
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