Meitei people
Ethnic group of South Asia
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The Meitei people, also known as Meetei, Manipuri people, are an Tibeto-Burman ethnic group native to Manipur. They form the largest and dominant ethnic group of Manipur in Northeast India. They speak the Meitei language, one of the 22 official languages of the Republic of India and the sole official language of Government of Manipur.
The Meiteis primarily settled in the Imphal Valley region in modern-day Manipur, though a sizeable population has settled in the other Indian states of Assam, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. There is also a notable presence of Meitei people in the neighbouring countries of Myanmar and Bangladesh. The Meitei ethnic group represents about 53% of Manipur's population.
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Protests rock Manipur, homes of CM kin & ministers attackedViolence erupted in Manipur's Imphal valley after the discovery of six bodies, believed to be Meitei villagers, in the Barak river. Protesters, alleging inaction by authorities, targeted homes of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Security forces directed to take necessary steps to restore order and peace in Manipur: MHAThe Ministry of Home Affairs has directed security forces to quell violence in Manipur, describing the situation as "fragile" due to clashes between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. The violence has..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Influx from Myanmar is root cause of Manipur strife: Amit ShahUnion home minister Amit Shah revealed that the Centre is actively engaging with Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur to resolve ethnic tensions. Measures include fencing the Indo-Myanmar border,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
If Manipur situation as normal as made out by Amit Shah, why hasn't PM visited yet: CongressCongress challenged home minister Amit Shah's statements on Manipur, questioning why Prime Minister Narendra Modi hasn't visited or met local leaders. Shah highlighted efforts to restore peace by..IndiaTimes - Published | |
MP CM Yadav seeks apology from Cong over money-for-posting allegationThe Congress party criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly neglecting the crisis in Manipur, accusing him of avoiding a visit while planning other trips. Congress General Secretary Jairam..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to visit Manipur today, security tightened in Jiribam districtThis will be his third visit to Manipur since May 2023, when the ethnic clashes broke out between the Meitei and Kuki communities.DNA - Published | |
MHA to hold talks with Meiteis & Kukis in Manipur to bridge ethnic divideIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will talk to Meiteis, Kukis to bridge ethnic divide': Home minister Amit Shah at high-level meeting on Manipur violenceIndiaTimes - Published | |
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Need to get over election rhetoric, consider Manipur situation with priority: RSS chief Mohan BhagwatRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed concern over the prolonged unrest in Manipur, emphasizing the need for urgent attention to bring peace to the state. He highlighted the violence between the Meitei and..IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul cashes in on Modi’s absence to sweep ManipurEthnic conflict in Manipur led to a shift in political dynamics as communities voted against NDA. Congress won Lok Sabha seats, attributing victory to discontent with BJP. Analysts highlight neglect..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kuki militants rename sacred Meitei hillIndiaTimes - Published | 67,000 displaced by ethnic conflict in Manipur a record, says reportIn 2023, nearly six lakh people were internally displaced in India, with over 11% in Manipur due to ethnic conflict. The unrest in Churachandpur escalated due to a Manipur High Court ruling on granting..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Has not found time to visit Manipur: Congress slams PM after his statehood day wishesCongress attacks PM Modi for not visiting Manipur and maintaining silence on the state's violence and destroyed social harmony. Jairam Ramesh criticizes the PM's hypocrisy for expressing good wishes on..IndiaTimes - Published | Manipur CM Biren Singh meets home minister Amit ShahManipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to express gratitude for the peace agreement signed with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Manipur's oldest militant..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Have heart-to-heart conversation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Meitei, Kuki communities in ManipurIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has appealed to warring Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur to engage in dialogue to resolve their conflicts. Singh emphasized that violence is not a solution..IndiaTimes - Published | Manipur violence: Were extremists across the border involved, questions RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat"For many years, Meitei and Kuki communities have been living together. How did the violence erupt all of a sudden? The conflict benefits external forces. Are external factors involved," Bhagwat said,..DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
High court lets Manipur tribal bodies appeal Meitei ST tag orderThe Manipur high court has allowed four tribal organisations to appeal a previous HC order of March 27 this year directing the state government to send a recommendation on ST status for the Meitei..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Why he cannot find a day to visit Manipur': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh takes a dig at PM ModiManipur has been witnessing violence since May 3, following the protests by the Kuki and Meitei communities against the High Court's order asking the state government to consider the inclusion of the..DNA - Published |
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More central forces sent to Manipur amid Meitei outfit’s appeal to boycott Biren govtThe Centre despatched 800 additional central security personnel to Manipur late Saturday, hours after the fresh outbreak of attacks and reprisal that killed six and wounded 16 left the embattled N..IndiaTimes - Published | Manipur violence: Bishnupur turns epicenter for ethnic clashes again; know why district is burningBishnupur has become the centre of ethnic violence in Manipur, with repeated clashes being reported between the Kuki and Meitei communities in the area.DNA - Published |
Manipur violence: After clashes in Churchandpur, curfew imposed in Imphal West, EastThe clashes broke out after a large group of locals, belonging predominantly to women of the Meitei community, attempted to move towards Churanchandpur from Bishnupur and were stopped by the security..DNA - Published | Manipur: Kuki leader, BJP MLA advocates creating three separate Union territoriesCritics point out that the formulation would implicitly create separate Naga, Kuki and Meitei territories which would be difficult given the fact that there are mixed populations in many villages and..DNA - Published |
Manipur: Tribals in state reach out to Opposition alliance INDIA, seek President's ruleManipur has been witnessing ethnic clashes since May 3 between the majority Meiteis and tribals that have left over 150 people dead.DNA - Published | As threats rise, Meiteis exodus from Mizoram continuesManipur natives continued to leave Mizoram in droves on Sunday after threats by an organisation of former insurgents asking them to depart “for their own safety” following last week’s surfacing..IndiaTimes - Published |
