Manipur has 41% Meitei Hindus, who are the original inhabitants of the land and covers only around 10 percent of the total land of Manipur and mostly present in the valley. On the other side, the state has the same percentage ie. 41 percent of Kukki Christians/Nagas which are present in almost 90 percent of the land of Manipur and mostly present in the hilly areas.

Kukki Christians have been provided the Scheduled tribe (ST) status though not the original inhabitants…. therefore no person is allowed to settle in the area where Christians live. Also it must be kept in mind that they encompasses almost 90 percent of the state’s area.

When Meitie Hindus demanded the ST status, High Court agreed and this made Kukki Christians start riots !! Also it must be kept in mind that kukki Christians are the ones who asked for seperate nation and embarked secessionist journey aginst the Indian State which we are still dealing with.

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