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Meghen stated that ethno-centric political ideology sparked the conflict between the Meitei and Kukis. As such, he reiterated the need to create an inclusive solution swiftly.

The petition by the BJP MLA argues that directing the state government to recommend a tribe for inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe List falls solely within the jurisdiction of the state, and not the High Court.

Churachandpur district witnessed a record crowd, which was estimated to be more than one lakh, under the banner, ‘Come now let us reason together’.

State police and Central forces have been deployed and directed to take strict actions against individuals and groups indulging in violence, the chief minister said in his address to the people of Manipur

The Manipur High Court suggested the media to appeal to the organizations, civil societies, civil bodies and the general people not to carry out activities which may lower the Manipur High Court dignity.

"We pray for God's comfort and healing for those who have been affected by the violence and commit ourselves to work towards a just and peaceful society for all".

Nothing can be sorted out by putting pressure on an issue where the question of survival of the Meetei people is involved, World Meetei Council stated.

"While the honourable High Court is meant to pass an impartial judgement, the Court is glaringly biased in its judgement in favour of the ST demand by the majority Meitei, thereby losing its sanctity and trust of the opposing parties," JCCOTR-M said.

According to the Kuki Inpi Manipur, the Meetei/Meitei community, besides being the largest group in Manipur, is an advanced community well ahead of many other communities in India.

STDCM appealed to leaders of different tribal organisations and groups to stop justifying their opposition to the ST demand of the Meetei community..