Manipur Violence: 10 key points explaining why the state is burning

Manipur remains deeply divided along ethnic lines, with violence escalating between the Meitei community in the valley and the Kuki tribals in the hills. Since May, over 250 people have died and 60,000 displaced in clashes over quotas and government grants. Recent unrest followed the discovery of six bodies, leading to violent protests, curfews, and heightened security. The violence stems from longstanding ethnic tensions, with the Meiteis seeking Scheduled Tribe status, sparking protests by Kukis and Nagas.