Manipur, the northeastern state of India, is currently under the leadership of Chief Minister Biren Singh of the BJP party. The images from the violent clash are tweeted by her with the caption “My state Manipur is burning, kindly help”. Main causes of riots:It is to be noted that the riots took place on April 27, 2023, even before yesterday’s violent clashes in Manipur. Government’s Land Surveying Activity:On April 27, 2023, the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF), a recognized tribal association in the Churachandpur district of Manipur, issued a press release. They are home to all the recognized tribes of the state (about 35.4% of the population).

Source: The Hindu May 04, 2023 19:32 UTC