‘Are we not Indians?’: In Imphal, thousands join march to demand normalcy

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Amid intensified clashes between Kuki and Meitei groups, thousands of people – most of them Meitei women activists and some from Naga groups – took to the streets in Imphal on Saturday, to demand government action to restore normalcy in the state.

The march, which started around 11 am from Thangmeiband Thau ground and concluded at Hapta Kangjeibung, saw participation of groups such as COCOMI and Meira Paibis. Ethnic faultines were visible as protesters blamed Kuki miscreants for the unrest, and demanded an NRC to identify “outsiders”.

The protestors held placards with slogans such as “abolish narco terrorism”, “we want NRC”, “stop violence”, “no separate administration” and “no political rights to immigrants”.

A college student in Imphal said, “We are unable to study or give exams… Are we not Indians that you have avoided us for all this time? We are also Indians. Please do something for us, we are very tired.” Another protester said that she was “angry at PM Modi”.

An anganwadi worker, who was also at the march, said the government must act to restore normalcy.

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[goutambora]

It reflects the real pains and failure of the BJP government of the state and also the total failure of Modi-Amit Shah government!

[saravanandilip]

Very bad situation in Manipur. Hope peace is restored soon.

[lentinlalhangshing]

Hahaha😂I'm speechless after seeing the, so call Meira paibis the way how they response to the journalist🎉

[rajanbharti]

We the people of India... kindly support for Manipur for comman man.

[Sochsamajhseparey]

Thanks sir, I think many people are impressed with your reporting under these circumstances just like me

[Way_to_Kokanvlogswithbhushan]

If everyone understands what the last woman spoke, our country will be happy and prosperous.Because caste is made by Human 🙏🙏

[lightuseruser]

We stand for our tribals Kukis thank you.

[apangounghz]

BJP has really failed the Indians...
What a shame..!
Manipur is very part of India, whether Meitei or Kuki... They have been contributing so much to India. Why the Present government is killing all the future of the youths?
Such a heartbreaking situation ever seen in this present generation..!

[bharatendubandyopadhyay]

You guys are doing wonderful job..this is called journalism ❤

[ankitdahiya]

Thanks, @newslaundry for keeping real media alive.

[gsdhillon]

Silence by the head of a state or country is the encouragement to the criminals they have unleashed on the people to carry on their crimes.

[funzone]

Metei lands are on Central/Plain area only but not in Hilly areas.

[kimlhungdim]

i don’t understand if they want peace why did they attack kuki village it’s look like they don’t want peace 😢

[facts-nszt]

Hey Metei people stop blaming Modi you were the one who didn't allow Biren Singh to resign 😂

[bahhaidebbarma]

You guys are a ray of hope for Journalism in India❤

[fchltqv]

I saw a video where kuki ladies who escaped from ethnic cleansing were describing how meira peibi women beat kuki women, girls and even brutally assaulted small kids. This women group from manipur is similar to rss affiliate group durga vahini

[aakhangouriy]

Manipur me jo ho rha h...
Yahi modi bjp rss ki vichardhara h.

[Kenen-ozwd]

If the meetei's are being honest and truthful about restoring peace, the rally would not have carried a slogan about those imaginary term 'narco-terrorist', the fierce paranoid stance of which has only worsened the relation between the majority meetei's and tribal Kukis. Moreover, their words and actions don't match in the actual ground situation. Let the whole valley populace come out of the dungeon of lies, hatred propounded by their leaders and call spade a spade for lasting peace and harmony in the region.

[ahmedqusrookhan]

BJP and Corporates needs your wealth, minrels and resources only...

[instrumentalmind]

SEPERATE ADMINISTRATION FOR KUKI! Not a demand, but a need now 🙏