{"id":247562,"date":"2023-06-12T20:49:03","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T15:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=247562"},"modified":"2023-06-13T09:52:28","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T04:22:28","slug":"manipur-a-rude-reminder-of-northeast-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/manipur-a-rude-reminder-of-northeast-tensions\/","title":{"rendered":"Manipur, a rude reminder of northeast tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Source<\/strong>– The post is based on the article \u201cManipur, a rude reminder of northeast tensions\u201d <\/strong>published in the \u201cThe Indian Express\u201d <\/strong>on 12th June 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Syllabus: <\/strong>GS3- Security<\/p>\n

Relevance- <\/strong>Issues related to security in northeast region<\/p>\n

News<\/strong>– Violence in Manipur has been going on for over a month now. It has claimed well over 100 lives and displaced thousands more.<\/p>\n

How is the northeast still a divided region?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There has been improved communications, better transit facilities, and support for the special needs<\/strong> of the region. But there does still exist a divide between the tribes and plains people <\/strong>within the region.<\/p>\n

In the northeast, there is the presence of ethnic sub-nationalism and identity politics<\/strong> in an aggravated form. Ethnic allegiance<\/strong> had been in conflict with mainstream nationalism<\/strong>. Ethnic identities <\/strong>still overshadow all other considerations.<\/p>\n

Consolidation efforts<\/strong> by different tribal entities were resulting in subterranean pressures<\/strong>. The result is that many settled issues seem to have been reopened. This applies especially to Manipur.<\/p>\n

What are some facts about conflict in Manipur?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The confrontation between Meitei versus Kuki-Naga ultra-radicalism<\/strong> needs to be viewed in the larger context of the conflict between the plains Meiteis and the Kuki-Mizo-Chin-Zomi-Naga hill tribes. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Meitei are seeking to consolidate their position<\/strong> within Manipur and across the region, in opposition to the Kukis, Mizos and other tribes.<\/p>\n

The Meiteis may lack a significant militaristic profile<\/strong>. But, the Meiteis has developed a strategy of networking<\/strong> with other northeastern resurgent outfits, and with Maoist groups.<\/p>\n

The polarisation <\/strong>between the Meitei, and the other tribal communities, in Manipur appears irreconcilable<\/strong>. Relocation<\/strong> of the two communities is taking place vigorously.<\/p>\n

The demand for a separate administration<\/strong> as a prelude to the division of the State <\/strong>is currently gaining momentum.<\/p>\n

What are the steps taken by the central government in the context of Manipur?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Home Minister has announced a judicial probe<\/strong> into the ethnic violence and a three-member committee<\/strong> headed by a judge. He has proposed the creation of a unified command<\/strong> to oversee security in the State.<\/p>\n

The announcement of a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry<\/strong> into specific incidents of violence is a welcome measure.<\/p>\n

The changing of the Director General of Police on grounds of ineffectiveness <\/strong>may heighten the gap between the Meitei and Kuki communities. He belongs to Kuki community<\/p>\n

What are the steps needed to be taken by the central government to resolve the conflict? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Northeast is still a volatile region<\/strong>. It is in the process of changing<\/strong>. The process of achieving a proper equilibrium<\/strong> requires both sensitivity and \u2018out of the box\u2019 thinking.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Centre needs an \u2018optimal positioning\u2019<\/strong> even if it may seem like giving far too many concessions. This demands innovative thinking. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Understanding cultural factors<\/strong> is critical. The Meitei versus Tribal divide is both a cultural and sociological phenomenon. <\/strong><\/p>\n

A solution demands a combination of adjusting to realities.<\/strong> There is a need to understand the moral imperatives <\/strong>of the numerous tribal communities in the northeast.<\/p>\n

The region is home to different cultures often confronting each other. Delhi has consistently avoided an adversarial policy.<\/strong> It has sought dialogue<\/strong>. This is still the best remedy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All communities across the region crave \u2018security\u2019<\/strong>. The impression that Delhi is neutral in any conflict<\/strong> must be properly communicated<\/strong>. Delhi should be seen to act based on overreaching moral principles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A solution to the Manipur conflict in quick time is important. Otherwise, it could aggravate centrifugal tendencies <\/strong>in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Source– The post is based on the article \u201cManipur, a rude reminder of northeast tensions\u201d published in the \u201cThe Indian Express\u201d on 12th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance- Issues related to security in northeast region News– Violence in Manipur has been going on for over a month now. It has claimed well over 100… Continue reading Manipur, a rude reminder of northeast tensions<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10320,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1230,9],"tags":[216,10500],"class_list":["post-247562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-9-pm-daily-articles","category-public","tag-gs-paper-3","tag-indian-express","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=247562"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247562\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=247562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=247562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=247562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}