CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -An ethnic clash erupted on 3 May 2023 in India’s north-eastern state of Manipur between the Meitei people, a largely Hindu majority that lives in the Imphal Valley, and the mainly Christian tribes from the surrounding hills, including the Kuki and Zo peoples.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Meiteis primarily settled in the Imphal Valley region in modern-day Manipur, though a sizable population has settled in the other Indian states of Assam, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. There is also a notable presence of Meitei in the neighboring countries of Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kuki tribe is majorly found in Manipur with other states of North Eastern India. ‘Mim Kut’ is the main festival of the Kuki tribe.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Manipur, a prolonged clash between two ethnic groups-Kukis and Meiteis-has led to widespread violence, death and displacement. Conservative estimates put the number of deaths at 80 while over 40, 000 people have been displaced from their homes. In many cases, there are no homes led to return to.