What sparked the raging ethnic strife in Manipur? Know history of Kuki-Meiti clashes

The divide between Kuki-Meitei groups is emblematic of burgeoning ethnic tensions over many issues, which trace their origin to history and sense of identity.

New Delhi Ethnic clashes have overrun Manipur since early May, leading to widespread deaths, injuries and displacement. The state’s fault lines were exposed in the first week of May after a rally by a tribal Kuki group to protest against a move to consider the inclusion of the dominant and politically stronger Meitei community to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list sparked a wave of violence between the two communities.

A fire erupts during clashes in Manipur. (PTI)

While the state is no stranger to violent protests, the latest