ST Status of Meitei Community

ST Status of Meitei Community

• On May 3, 2023, violent clashes broke out at various places in Manipur during the course of a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ called by the All Tribal Students’ Union of Manipur (ATSUM). Flag marches were conducted by the Army and Assam Rifles in the regions affected by the clashes. This incident has brought to light the ongoing conflict in Manipur over the demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Meitei community.
• The Meitei community in Manipur has been demanding inclusion in the state’s ST list for at least a decade. The Scheduled Tribes Demand Committee of Manipur (STDCM) has been pushing for this demand. In April 2023, the Manipur High Court released an order asking the government to consider the demand after the Meetei Tribe Union filed a plea seeking directions to the Manipur government.
• Approximately 64.6% of the population of Manipur is constituted by the Meiteis, who are the largest community in the state. There are 34 recognized tribes in Manipur, which are broadly classified as ‘Any Kuki Tribes’ and ‘Any Naga Tribes’. The remaining 35.4% of the population resides in the hills surrounding the valley.

April Weekly Current Affairs (Science & Technology) Bitbank: Which tiger reserve has completed 50 years as a Project Tiger reserve?

                         >> Download Current Affairs PDFs Here

                              Download Sakshi Education Mobile APP

Published date : 05 May 2023 04:24PM