The historical roots of this conflict are complex. Why are the two groups fighting? Manipur's population is divided between ...
Getty Images More than 200 people have been killed in the conflict ... It's also why Meiteis are not allowed to buy land in the hills. Kukis can buy land anywhere in the state.
For the state, the conflict between Meiteis --- who make up most of the electorate in the Inner Manipur seat, and the Kuki-Zomis who, along with the Nagas, make up for a significant portion of the ...
Protests are taking place due to a high court direction to the state government on inclusion of Meiteis under the Scheduled ... hill tribes of Manipur—Kukis and Nagas—are Christians.