As Manipur Crisis Continues, Tribal Solidarity Protest Held In Delhi For Restoration Of Peace

People of Manipur took part in a Tribal Solidarity protest against the ongoing tension in the state at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

As unrest continues in Manipur, members of the Meitei and the Kuki communities have urged the Centre to restore peace in the state as they staged a protest in the national capital.

Tribal people of Manipur stage a protest against the ongoing tension in the state at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the government is committed to restoring peace in Manipur and ensuring an early return of all internally displaced people back to their homes.

On Tuesday, the Meitei and Kuki groups had expressed commitment to peace and assured that they would work for restoring normalcy in the trouble-torn state.

Ethnic clashes broke out in the state nearly a month ago after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

After a relative lull for over a fortnight, the state witnessed a sudden spurt in clashes, and gunfight between militants and security forces on Sunday. So far, over 80 people have been killed in the violence.

Tribal people hold placards at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday.