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They form the largest and dominant ethnic group of Manipur in Northeast India. They speak the Meitei language (officially called Manipuri ), one of the 22 official languages of the Republic of India and the sole official language of Government of Manipur .
Feb 16, 2022 · The dominant and most important ethnic group in Manipur is the Meitei, who settled in the central plains of the state and make up the bulk of the state's population. Manipur's native language, Meitei, is the most widely spoken in the state.
The Meitei ethnicity (aka Manipuri people) is the majority group following Hinduism in Manipur, beside other minor immigrants following the same faith in the state. Among the indigenous communities of Manipur, Meiteis are the only Hindus as no other indigenous ethnic groups
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Jul 20, 2023 · Ethnic violence has plunged the small Indian state of Manipur into what many have dubbed a state of civil war as the two largest groups, the majority Meitei and minority Kuki, battle...
Sep 2, 2024 · The state of Manipur comprises three ethnic groups— the Meiteis, Nagas, and Kukis. The Meiteis constitute the majority, inhabiting mainly the Imphal valley and surrounding areas; the Scheduled Tribes, Nagas and Kukis, live in the hilly regions.
Aug 17, 2023 · The small Indian state, tucked away in the country’s northeast and bordering Myanmar, has been the site of deadly violence between its two biggest ethnic groups, the majority Meitei and the...
May 13, 2024 · Ethnic clashes have continued intermittently in Manipur. Several NGOs and rights activists have pointed out that the severe division between the valley and the hills has granted a degree of...
