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Nistula Hebbar

Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar| What are the root causes behind violence in Manipur?

Manipur

The northeastern state witnessed violent clashes since May 3 prompting Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to issue a shoot-at-sight order.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that lot of Manipuris have crossed over to his state.

Also Read : Explained | What is behind Manipur’s widespread unrest?

Why did violence break out in Manipur? The immediate trigger was a tribal solidarity march on Wednesday that resulted in riots and killings . The reasons behind the march itself are festering issues that need to be understood in terms of the state’s demography and topography. 

Script and Presentation: Nistula Hebbar

Production: Gayatri Menon

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