While the Kukis are aggrieved at Biren Singh’s anti-encroachment drive in the forests and alleged bias of the administration when violence began, Meiteis, too, are not unified in their support to the Manipur Chief Minister
Key tribal leaders, including members of the Manipur government's Scheduled Tribe commission, have called for a Supreme Court-monitored Special Investigations Team probe
The BJP held a meeting in Manipur as four MLAs resigned from their administrative posts triggering speculation of a crisis in the ruling party in the state.