Manipur challenge: Sustained efforts needed to restore peace
The Tribune Editorial: The root cause of the ethnic conflict — the tussle over the majority Meitei community’s demand for ST status — must be addressed on priority to regain the trust of Kukis and Nagas.
Updated At : 06:38 AM Sep 06, 2025 IST
THE Suspension of Operations agreement, signed by the Centre and two prominent Kuki-Zo groups on Thursday, is expected to spur efforts for restoring peace and normalcy in strife-torn Manipur. The development is also significant for another reason: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the northeastern state next week — for the first time since ethnic violence broke out between Meiteis and Kukis in May 2023. The PM’s prolonged absence has been a rallying point for the Opposition, which has repeatedly accused him of leaving Manipur in the lurch.
