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Point-wise clarification to the article of three independent researchers published in The Sangai Express on Nov 22

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MANY INTERESTING academic salvos have been fired to and fro on the context of why the Meitei community may not have been included in the list of SC/ST under Orders of 1950/1951/1956. While discussing this matter it is crucial that … Continue reading →

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The Meiteis may have missed the bus

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MUCH WATER has flowed under the bridge since 1950 when an opportunity was there for the Meitei community to be Scheduled Cast or Scheduled Tribe in 1950-51 and also in 1955-56. They have now progressed far beyond the considerations to … Continue reading →

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UNC petitions Ministry of Tribal Affairs to ignore project proposals; opposes splitting tribal funds

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Newmai News Network Imphal: The United Naga Council (UNC) wrote to Arjun Munda, the union minister of Tribal Affairs, on October 31, requesting him to ignore the project proposals submitted to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs dated May 12, 2023 and October … Continue reading →

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HC Manipur directs state govt to submit recommendation for inclusion of Meitei/Meetei in ST list

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Imphal: In a major turn of events, amid the ongoing demand and opposition to accord ST-status to the Meitei/Meetei community, the High Court of Manipur today issued a notification directing the Manipur government to submit a recommendation to the Tribal … Continue reading →

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