Manipur: Centre holds talks with Kuki and Meiti communities; CM Biren warns Mizoram counterpart, says ‘don't interfere’
Indian Express. In another round of talks, the government talked with the representatives of the Coordinating Committee of Manipur Integrity (COCOMI). Also Read: Manipur Violence: ‘Shocked and terrified’, US reacts to viral video incident Amid growing dissent among opposition and neighboring states, especially Mizoram, Manipur CM has given a clear statement suggesting Mizoram CM to Zoramthanga not to interfere in the internal matters of another state.
Recently, Zoramthanga joined a rally taken out in solidarity with the Kuki tribe in ethnic violence-hit Manipur. Also read: LS okays Forest bill amid Manipur row A months-long of inter-mediation by the central government between the two communities is now focused on bringing peace to the state. The centre was engaged in talks before the May violence for a political solution.
But the current series of conversations between the centre, and the two communities are mainly focused on finding a solution to the ongoing violence in the state, IE's Deptiman Tiwari reported citing sources. Also read: BSF Jawan sexually assaults a woman in Manipur store, suspended Regular monitoring of violent incidents in the state reflects the impact of the current round of talks. There has been some reduction in the degree of violence in the state.
However, some incidents of firing and arson are being reported almost every day in some areas, a Manipur security official told IE. Also Read: Manipur news: As Centre prepares to face queries, looking at ‘fake news’ that triggered sexual assault incidents In a recent incident of violence, nearly 30 houses were gutted in fire after a mob set them on fire in Manipur's Moreh district on Wednesday. The abandoned houses were in the Moreh Bazar area close to
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