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Mint
6 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
President Rule extended in Manipur by another 6 months
President's Rule in Manipur has been extended by another six months, following a resolution introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha. The extension will come into effect from August 13, 2025. According to the official notice, it stated, 'That this House approves the continuance in force of the Proclamation dated the February 13, 2025 in respect of Manipur, issued under article 356 of the Constitution by the President, for a further period of six months with effect from August 13, 2025.' President's Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13, shortly after former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned, largely due to mounting political pressure from fellow BJP MLAs belonging to the Meitei community who opposed his leadership. The current move to extend President's Rule comes amid ongoing efforts by Meitei and Naga MLAs from the ruling NDA to push for the reinstatement of an elected government in the state. Under Article 356(3) of the Constitution, President's Rule is implemented through the Governor's office, typically lasts for six months and can be renewed every six months with Parliament's approval, for a maximum duration of three years. Meanwhile, the ethnic conflict that broke out on May 3, 2023, between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities has led to over 250 deaths and forced more than 60,000 people to flee their homes. In a separate incident, security forces arrested eight militants belonging to different proscribed outfits from Imphal West, Bishnupur, Tengnoupal and Chandel districts on Thursday. The police said that security forces have been conducting search operations and area domination exercises in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts since the ethnic violence broke out two years ago. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. That this House approves the continuance in force of the Proclamation dated the February 13, 2025 in respect of Manipur. Officials said that in 2022 and 2023, ex-CM Biren Singh had carried out massive eviction drives against encroachments on reserve forest areas and government lands in both hill and valley districts. The drive triggered widespread organised agitation by members of the Kuki and Zo communities.
Mint
6 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
President Rule to be extended in Manipur by another 6 months, Amit Shah to table resolution Rajya Sabha today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to present a resolution in the Rajya Sabha on Friday seeking a six-month extension of President's Rule in Manipur. The extension will come into effect from August 13, 2025. According to the official notice, it stated, 'That this House approves the continuance in force of the Proclamation dated the February 13, 2025 in respect of Manipur, issued under article 356 of the Constitution by the President, for a further period of six months with effect from August 13, 2025.' President's Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13, shortly after former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned, largely due to mounting political pressure from fellow BJP MLAs belonging to the Meitei community who opposed his leadership. The current move to extend President's Rule comes amid ongoing efforts by Meitei and Naga MLAs from the ruling NDA to push for the reinstatement of an elected government in the state. Under Article 356(3) of the Constitution, President's Rule is implemented through the Governor's office, typically lasts for six months and can be renewed every six months with Parliament's approval, for a maximum duration of three years. Meanwhile, the ethnic conflict that broke out on May 3, 2023, between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities has led to over 250 deaths and forced more than 60,000 people to flee their homes. In a separate incident, security forces arrested eight militants belonging to different proscribed outfits from Imphal West, Bishnupur, Tengnoupal and Chandel districts on Thursday. The police said that security forces have been conducting search operations and area domination exercises in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts since the ethnic violence broke out two years ago. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. That this House approves the continuance in force of the Proclamation dated the February 13, 2025 in respect of Manipur. Officials said that in 2022 and 2023, ex-CM Biren Singh had carried out massive eviction drives against encroachments on reserve forest areas and government lands in both hill and valley districts. The drive triggered widespread organised agitation by members of the Kuki and Zo communities. (With inputs from agencies)
Hindustan Times
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Mizo civil society groups urge refugees to refrain from drug smuggling
Aizawl, Mizoram civil society groups on Wednesday urged refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh and internally displaced people from Manipur taking shelter in Mizoram not to indulge in drug trafficking. Mizo civil society groups urge refugees to refrain from drug smuggling Mizoram has been grappling with the menace of drug smuggling, and a section of refugees, particularly Myanmar nationals, was blamed for their alleged involvement. The meeting of the NGO Coordination Committee, a conglomerate of five major civil societies and student organisations headed by the Central Young Mizo Association , appealed to the refugees and IDPs not to have ethnic or tribe centric interest and develop the feeling of separateness to disturb the vibrant Mizo unity, a statement issued by the group said. The meeting expressed regret over the report of ethnic feelings being developed by refugees and urged them not to take any steps which can undermine the unity of Mizo communities, the statement said. The meeting further urged people from Myanmar, Bangladesh and Manipur taking shelter in the state, to refrain from drug trafficking. Earlier, state home minister K Sapdanga had said that more than 50 per cent of criminal cases in recent times were linked to the refugees. According to the state home department, more than 32,000 Myanmar nationals are presently sheltering in different parts of Mizoram. The number, however, keeps changing almost daily as some refugees have the habit of going to their country and coming back to Mizoram repeatedly, officials said. The home department also said that 2,371 Bangladeshi nationals from the Chittagong Hill Tracts are currently staying in the state. In addition, more than 7,000 Zo ethnic people from Manipur displaced by ethnic violence since May 2023 have taken shelter in the state, it said. The Myanmar nationals, mostly from Chin state, fled to Mizoram following a military coup in the neighbouring country in February 2021, while the asylum seekers from Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts came to the state after a military offensive against an ethnic insurgent group in 2022. The Chins in Myanmar, the Bawm tribe from Bangladesh and the Kuki-Zo people from Manipur share close ethnic ties with the Mizos. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Biometrics of displaced people of Myanmar, Bangladesh living in Mizoram to be recorded
The biometrics of displaced people from Myanmar and Bangladesh taking shelter in Mizoram will be recorded, officials said on Saturday (July 19, 2025). Training of officers is being held across the state for the exercise, which is expected to begin at the end of July, they said. Recording of biometric and demographic details will be conducted online, using the foreigners' identification portal, they said. However, offline mode may also be used as many of these displaced people live in rural areas where there is poor internet connectivity, they added. In a statement, the government said training on the 'Foreigners Identification Portal and Biometric Enrolment' for displaced persons from Myanmar and Bangladesh was held on Friday (July 18, 2025) in Lunglei. The session organised by the Lunglei District Level Committee on Myanmar & Bangladesh Refugees (DLCMBR) aimed to sensitise and equip officers for proper identification and enrollment of displaced people, it said. Formation of 10 biometric enrolment teams Lunglei's Additional SP K Beihmotaosa briefed the officers on steps taken so far, including the formation of 10 biometric enrolment teams and equipment requisition from the Home Department. The enrollment drive is set to begin this month, starting with Ramthar Camp and expanding to eight other camps in the district, it said. A total of 27 team members were trained by master trainers through practical and interactive sessions during the event, the statement said. Officials said that similar trainings are being held in other districts as well. According to the Home Department, more than 32,000 Myanmar nationals are presently staying in Mizoram's 11 districts. The number, however, keeps changing almost on a daily basis as some of them have a habit of going to their country and coming back to Mizoram, officials said. The Home Department also said that 2,371 Bangladeshi nationals from the Chittagong Hill Tracts are staying in the state. In addition, more than 7,000 Zo ethnic people from Manipur, displaced by ethnic violence, have taken shelter in the state. The Myanmar nationals, mostly from Chin state, fled to Mizoram following a military coup in the neighbouring country in February 2021, while the asylum seekers from Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts came to the state after a military offensive against an ethnic insurgent group in 2022. The Chins in Myanmar, the Bawm tribe of Bangladesh and the Kuki-zo people from Manipur share close ethnic ties with the Mizos.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
ZoRo slams India, Myanmar, B'desh govts for ‘UNDRIP violations'
1 2 Aizawl: A six-member delegation of the Zo Reunification Organisation (ZoRO), attending the 18th Expert Mechanism On The Rights Of Indigenous People session in Geneva, accused India, Myanmar and Bangladesh govts of violating the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) 2007 despite being signatories to the declaration. The session held from Monday to Friday saw participation from 777 delegates representing indigenous communities across various countries. Nine major agenda items concerning indigenous rights were discussed. Representing the Zohnam (Zo ethnic tribes), ZoRO addressed Agenda Item No 11 titled 'Proposals to be submitted to the Human Rights Council for its consideration and approval'. It submitted a memorandum detailing the challenges faced by the Zo people. Speaking at the session, ZoRo general secretary Lalnunfela Chawngthu said: "India, Myanmar and Bangladesh are signatories to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2007. However, their current practices grossly violate the Declaration."
