Introduction
For the past 14 months, Manipur has witnessed a bloody ethnic clash between the dominant Meitei community and the minority Kuki and other tribal hill communities. The Indian government and Manipur’s state government, both led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have failed to end the violence and displacement, leading to human rights violations and the marginalization of minorities.
Since May 3, 2023, at least 220 people have been killed and more than 60,000 displaced.[1] Homes, businesses, villages, and places of worship have been destroyed. Media coverage is restricted due to government constraints, and fear of harassment by Hindutva zealots. The government’s inability to halt abuses and hold criminals accountable has left the region devastated. Opposition leaders, particularly Rahul Gandhi, have frequently accused Prime Minister Modi of indifference. In August 2023, opposition parties initiated a vote of no-confidence against PM Modi, However, due to BJP’s solid majority in the Center at the time, he successfully survived it.
