MANIPUR’S NEW KUKI-ZO–NAGA FAULT LINE

18 Sep 2026

Context: Three years after the May 2023 ethnic conflict deepened the Meitei–Kuki-Zo divide, Manipur has seen a gradual reduction in everyday violence and tentative efforts towards normalcy.Political Transition: After nearly a year of President’s Rule...

The NRC Demand in Manipur: Demography, Displacement and Delimitation

05 Sep 2026

Context: The Union Government has deferred the 2027 Census in Manipur following discussions over the demand to conduct the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the Census.The issue reflects three interconnected concerns: citizenship and demogra...