200 EVACUATED FROM JIRIBAM DISTRICT, MANIPUR, AMIDST ESCALATING TENSIONS
Why in the news?
- About 200 civilians, mainly Meitei and some Kuki-Zo, were evacuated from Jiribam district, Manipur.
- Evacuations followed the discovery of a missing Meitei man’s body, leading to unrest.
- Jiribam District Magistrate imposed Section 144 at the request of the Superintendent of Police.
source:wordpress
About Ethnic Composition In Manipur:
- Imphal Valley:
- Represents about 10% of Manipur’s landmass.
- Dominated by non-tribal Meitei, constituting over 64% of the population.
- Hill Areas:
- Comprising 90% of the geographical area.
- Inhabited by more than 35% recognized tribes, largely Christians.
- Religious Composition:
- Majority of Meiteis are Hindus, followed by Muslims.
- Recognized tribes, categorized as ‘Any Naga tribes’ and ‘Any Kuki tribes’, are predominantly Christians.
About constitutional provision for inclusion in the ST list:
○ State governments initiate recommendations for tribes’ inclusion in the ST list.
○ The Tribal Affairs Ministry reviews recommendations and sends them to the Registrar General of India under Home Ministry.
○ Approved recommendations forwarded to National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, then to Cabinet.
○ Cabinet introduces a bill in Parliament to amend relevant orders.
○ After passage by both houses, the President decides under Articles 341 and 342 of the Constitution. Associated Article: https://universalinstitutions.com/delisting-representation-for-kuki-zomi-tribes-in-manipur/ https://universalinstitutions.com/kukizo-opposed-for-review-st-status/ |