First Peace Talks of Manipur MLAs in Delhi

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

For the first time since the ethnic violence, Meitei, Kuki, and Naga MLAs will meet in Delhi for peace talks.
Over 200 people have been killed in the violence in Manipur since May 2023.
The talks, supervised by the Home Ministry, aim to establish dialogue between the warring communities.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

A year after ethnic violence erupted in Manipur, Meitei, Kuki, and Naga MLAs are set to meet for peace talks in Delhi on Tuesday. This meeting, supervised by the Home Ministry, will involve three Naga MLAs, while the exact number of Meitei and Kuki legislators attending remains unclear. An official stated that these talks are part of the Centre’s efforts to facilitate dialogue between the warring communities and seek a resolution to the ongoing crisis.

Since May 2023, over 200 people have been killed in the ethnic violence in Manipur. Three Naga MLAs—Awangbou Newmai, L Dikho, and Ram Muivah—will participate in the meeting. Muivah is currently in the national capital for personal reasons. All three MLAs are from the Naga People’s Front (NPF), which is an ally of the ruling BJP in the state.

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Sources indicated that a few Meitei MLAs, all from the BJP, have already departed for New Delhi, while others are scheduled to leave today.