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2 September 2026

Violence in Manipur

The ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur involves critical issues of internal security, federal governance, and regionalism, which are core themes for GS1 and GS3, though the specific political developments are secondary to the broader constitutional and security challenges.

1 min read Day 70 of 76 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Recent escalation in Manipur: Attacks on four Liangmai Naga villages in Kangpokpi district involving alleged armed groups.
  • Allegations of inter-community conflict involving groups under the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with the Centre.
  • Tensions regarding land rights, demographic concerns, and accusations of forced displacement.
  • Civil society unrest: 24-hour general strike in Imphal Valley demanding the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the Census.
  • Political developments: Kuki-Zo community leadership calling for a boycott of the Manipur Legislative Assembly session.
  • Core demands of the Kuki-Zo community include a separate political administration and a resolution to the ethnic conflict ongoing since May 2023.

Part of a longer story

This is day 70 of 76 in Election Commission of India electoral roll revision exercises, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreements are critical tools for internal security in India. Discuss the challenges in maintaining the efficacy of such agreements in regions experiencing protracted ethnic conflict. 150 words
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  2. Ethnic conflicts in the Northeast pose significant challenges to the internal security architecture of India. Analyze the role of civil society and community-based organizations in either mitigating or exacerbating these tensions, and suggest a framework for sustainable peace-building. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Suspension of Operation' (SoO) agreement, often cited in the context of internal security in Manipur, is primarily an arrangement between:

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