Live Updates | Punjab Bandh On 9 August 2023: To draw attention to Manipur, the Dalit and Christian groups will organize a state-wide Punjab bandh. The Meitei community, which makes up 52% of the population of Manipur, wanted to be added to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list, which sparked turmoil in the state. Following this, attacks between members of the Meiti and Kuki communities broke out, leading to widespread bloodshed in Manipur. In addition, a lack of available land in Manipur is a key problem that has led to serious tensions between various communities.