Modi govt fails to bring situation under control in India's Manipur

Manipur (Web Desk): In India’s northeastern state of Manipur, the long-running ethnic conflict between the Kuki and Meitei communities has escalated further, deepening instability and keeping the region on edge.

According to a report by the Deccan Herald, the violence that has continued for an extended period has now resulted in more than 260 deaths.

The clashes have also forced over 60,000 residents to flee their homes, with thousands taking shelter in relief camps and safer locations away from affected areas.

The report highlights that several districts continue to witness sporadic incidents of unrest, while normal life remains severely disrupted.

Curfews, restrictions on movement, and security operations have further impacted daily routines, education, trade, and basic services across multiple regions of the state.

The humanitarian situation is also deteriorating, with displaced families facing shortages of food, shelter, and medical assistance in many relief camps.

Aid efforts are ongoing, but access challenges in conflict-hit areas are making relief delivery difficult.

Local analysts and observers say the prolonged nature of the conflict has significantly worsened law and order conditions in Manipur.

They note that mistrust between communities remains high, and reconciliation efforts have so far struggled to achieve lasting results.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to face major challenges in restoring stability, as security forces remain deployed across sensitive areas in an effort to prevent further escalation and maintain control over the situation.