Why Manipur's History is Crucial to Understand its Conflict | Flashback with Palki Sharma 

Do you think Manipur's history is crucial to understand its conflict? Comment below and tell us.

I’m a Meitei and Thank you for explaining it the way it should be. I don’t agree all the kukis are refugees but the native kuki should help identify the immigrants kuki to stop this narco terrorism.

🇲🇲 I hope Meitei people Be safe, be safe.I am Burmese but I am related to Meitei(ကသည်း). There are meitei community in Myanmar, Mandalay,Amarapura city. My great grandfather was a Meitei. Meitei people from Myanma The Meitei royal families and artisans were brought over by the Burmese.

Life lesson: Unity is strength 💪 When there is no unity, this is what happens.. Stay united my lovely friends of Manipur.. Jai Hind 🇮🇳

Thank you palki as a meitei i feel happy for covering the history of manipur. N to all kukis and naga bro n sister, this is my heartfelt comment. I grew up loving your culture..dress cuisine everything. I have friends from all community living in manipur. Because of this current issue, my friends got distant from me n this is really sad fr me as I hv considered them as my dear ones which I wanna cherish fr all my life. The situation was all played by the people in power whether it's by politicians, narco mafias, etc. N we innocent from all community are suffering. I cried thinking about our future. Wht will happen fr people like us who genuinely love all community. Lets not be in the game played by stupid elders who drive fr power from all community

Protecting manipur from illegal immigrants from myanmar is very necessary for the central govt. and state government.

I am from Andhra Pradesh, India. The history is really complicated here. It is definitely not super difficult to solve the issue too. Firstly, stop further kuki insurgency and treat native kukis like manipuris. Treat all three sorts equally and assure the states development collectively.

Finally! Atlast somebody has bothered to read the HISTORY and make an effort to understand the complex ways in which identities are formed and the baggage of past that they carry in them. A glossy reporting with superficial and prejudiced 'expert opinions' that we see on TV is not just vulgar but also causes more damage. A big THANK YOU to you Palki and your team for the efforts you all have put in.👍🙏

Even in nagaland , Manipur and Assam history . Its written that kuki are brought by British from outside countiries (Iseral and Mynmare).

That's why reservation should be based on economic index not on tribe or clans . Many people in India enjoying such reservations .

it would be fascinating and interesting if they include the history of northeast(each and every state) in our textbooks for our future generation

Well researched and well presented! As much as the history of Manipur is complicated, to find peace among the communities at this time also needs hard work and patience from all communities. If there continues to be blaming and fighting each other, no community or tribe will enjoy peace and progress no matter how great the history was. You have to build peace for the present and the future.

Staying in Manipur for 7 years the thing I came to know about Meeteis and Kuki is that Meetei people are the proudest people i know, they're pride is second to none Kukis on the other hand are the most stubborn people to ever walk on this earth What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?

My GOD! I love how she summarized centuries old historical accounts. This is a lesson on summarizing a book effectively.

OMG, the way you interpret the history is just so fantastic. Brief but covering all the important points..♥️♥️ wish I had a teacher's and college lectures like you.. m starting to fall for you 🤭🤭

Wonderful History Lesson !! (I do understand that the actual history would be much more complex ... but it was great gist in just 7 minutes). Even as an Indian, I had absolutely no clue of what's going on in the N.East states. Our history books (Delhi's CBSE board) never even mention them.

Thanku Palki Sharma for giving such a fair unbiased analysis on Manipur Conflict😇Ur 7 minutes analysis is much better than any report on Manipur conflict❤

I really respect how Palki presented this whole issue without taking any sides, be it Kuki, Nagas, or Meiteis. This is how neutral and fair journalism should be. Approaching things holistically with historical facts.

very well presented, i am meitei and i was not expecting that you would include Pakhangba in the story, it is very accurate and thank you so much for that. god bless you

iam from manipur and this is 100%true channal like this deserve real support

Palki's explanation was truly impressive. She conducted thorough research and effectively presented the real history of Manipur. Her summary was concise and easily understandable.

I strongly feel the reservation systems in our country require thoughtful reform or reconsideration, as there are concerns about certain negative aspects associated with them. By prioritizing merit-based opportunities, we can foster a more progressive and competitive society, promoting healthy growth and development. My heart goes to everyone in Manipur (Both Meitei and Kuki) who have lost their loved ones and livelihood. I wish the conflicts ends for good and peace prevails in the region soon. - Indian from Tamilnadu

Meitei history is very complex. Very true. North Indian are treated as 4thclass citizens in India's Manipur. The only problem that most Meiteis have is they hate every other community. Every one living in Manipur knows that. May God give peace of mind to them and to Kuki also to stop this madness.

Thanks for explaining the complicated situation in Manipur. I guess very few news anchors themselves know the situation so well.

Truth cannot be hidden. Thanks for revealing the history

Really informative👍Thank you👍

People are giving so many angles .. Thanku fr the explanation, ...

Thank you Pallaki for presenting your valuable explanation regarding the true history of Manipur specially the community of Meitei from a news channel like yours.I do hope in future you will bring true news and with the help of your news the whole world would be able to know who the real indigenous people are. Several kings only from the Meitei community used to rule Manipur in early days and now we have been shown in a wrong way in front of the whole world through some media. After having merged with India, our Meitei community represents India in the field of sports, arts and culture and always associate with the nation in the field of education also.We don't go against the nation. Different people from different states of our country have been living happily and peacefully in Imphal valley with Meitei community for many years and we still want peace. Once again thank you for your LOVELY PRESENTATION.... May God Bless You always.

Meiteis already have SC OBC EWS General quotas,why ST now?

Palki's report is sufficient to understand whole issue

Very rightly said ..... moments like this test our democracy and union

This has been insightful and 100% yes History is always important

Truth is comming soon long live manipur Yaifare ❤️

All I want to say plz plz plz tight up the borders at eastern regions. Buit solid borders with Bangladesh and mayanmar. A big population of Rohingyas, Bangladeshis, Burmese have managed to entered Indian land. Illigally they get the pan,voter and aadhar cards too ... Some politicians even supplying them to increase vote bank. We want NRC and CAA. My State West Bengal is under threat demography is changing significantly. Rohingyas, Bangladeshis have entered and entering in India. Its a sequrity threats. 🙏

Thanks very much for this informative video. Keep up the good work!

Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji has established peace and harmony in the whole world and by giving true devotion, we have come to show the path of salvation to humans, taking name initiation and doing our welfare

Hi palki I have been your follower Since wion or Gravitas Thanks for this episode I am a meitei and I am proud you cover this today Please dig in furthermore and bring justice and normalcy to these people and let the world know the real problem of manipur It's upto people like you who can

*WE INDIANS WANT PEACE IN MANIPUR ASAP*

Great explanation! Thank you!

Let me add a few facts: The population of kuki was 1% in 1901,the number of kuki Villages from 1969 to 2023 increased from 164 to 460 in chandel,68 to 326 in tengnoupal,179 to 721 in kangpokpi,116 to 146 in tamenglong,etc Kuki had war with naga in 1992,with paite in 1997,they are fighting war in myanmar and Bangladesh too(they are peaceful people).. period

KUKI 90% and Meitei 10% then Where do Naga Stays? 🤣

Amazing way to explain how things unfolded

Excellent short and deep explanation over the origin of the conflict of Manipur. Thanks.

It is really sad what is actually happening now..burning and riots.. We pray for the people of Manipur,India🙏

This 8 minutes is much better than whole 1 hour longs videos of all channels put together😅

7 minutes and 46 seconds. Worth watching. I think Palki Sharma should debate with those West Media who are giving it a religion conflict outlook.

I have been following palki long time but she have been always very quiet an neutral when it comes to ruling govt of india. No questions ask never.

Fabulous Report..❤ Eye opened..🙏

This is a good elaboration and gives a comprehensive pic of what is going on in Manipur. There are several factors that went wrong, let alone the impact of colonialism, especially the mindset of divide and rule. The important thing is many communities in India need healing. Acknowledging the problem in the first place is important and no political mudslinging. We can not change the past but definitely make an effort to look forward. The solution must come from the people of Manipur that may satisfy all the communities in peace and harmony.

The marriage between meiteis, nagas and kukis into one administrative unit was arranged or forced by the Britisher and later solemned by Inidan Union. Now, this forced union is facing tremendous deferences within them and separation seems to be the only option. So, let the present state of manipur trifurcated into three states, each for Meiteis, Nagas and Kukis. And let them do whatever they want to do in their own state. Then.... The meiteis will be allowed to live wherever they want in their own state. They can pursue ST demand without any resistance within. The Nagas and Kukis will enjoy full control of their land and polity. They can also go for greater Nagaland or Mizoram without any resistance. All will be happy....win-win for all😊

Nicely narrated and explained. Such a complicated situation and the opposition only wants to pour fuel into the burning fire. If they were so wise, why don’t they place a solution in bullet points so that Modi could follow it and bring peace to Manipur.

Very well explained. Great narration as always.

Oh god! The Kashmir conflict seems fairly simple compared to this complex situation in the North East. I hope all three communities reach a mutual understanding and stop violence. Even the army cannot do anything now as they are using women and children as human shields.

Manipur's past history + present condition: a very good synopsis well presented in nutshell. Thanks 🙏

Thank you so much palki for covering the violence in Manipur,

Excellently explained by Palki🎉. Great job.

Anchor BIAS for the Kukis is very evident. May God save the Christians of Manipur from the hndutva mindset ,evident in the program .Lord save churches and Christians and the Kuki community,ameen. Manipur needs liberation ❤

Kuki people and ZO ‘s generation were STARTED from CHINA to North Burma to North west BURMA to MIZORAM and lived at Manipur border and KABAW (myanmar).

After going through hours long videos I can say it was perfect summary of the topic. Just wow

First time some one mentioned our religion 😭😭 proud to be sanamahism . But sadly this religion is dying with the adoption of hindusim 💔💔

Yes, you can indeed blame one factor. And that's the British Empire is to blame. What the British did to India and Cyprus Greece and Australia and Africa and China and Asia and Europe is unforgivable and should never be forgotten, indeed. Britain should be forced to give back the trillions of dollars and other peoples cultural identity artifacts they looted and leave Cyprus Greece too.

Superb analysis

Palki you have given wrong statistics. The kukis(&Zomis) are around 17%, the Nagas around 24% i.e. 41% tribals in total living in the hills. The rest are meitei speaking population 53%(ethnic meiteis 46% and meitei muslims 7%). These figures are accordingto the 2011 census.

Kudos, very well narrated, thanks a lot Palki, ❤ from Malaysia

Thank you Palki Sharma for the beautiful compilation of facts. Just one correctionr: Historical rebelling by tribes against Meitei Kings cannot negate the fact that they were under Manipur kingdom for centuries as proven by several centuries old maps of Manipur in gazettes of India, Myanmar and Britain. Missing: You missed the geopolitical games played by India and other regional countries as one of the possible factors of the ethnic conflicts in the state.

The sad part about the situation in Manipur is that even if this conflict dies down, there will be another flare ups in the future. The ethnic division is too deep rooted.

The aim of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji is to make India a golden bird. Where people of all religions and castes live with love and brotherhood, where everyone is happy, everyone gets equal justice, where no one is exploited

Well addressed by Ms Palki as usual . Could understand the issues clearly .Thanks a lot.

Excellent analysis as always 👍🏻👌🏽

Thank you Palki mam. I always admire yoor work. I'm from Manipur and have learned so much about my own state now

Kudos to your explanations. At par with excellence.

Mainland Indians don't know Manipur had its written Constitution adopted in 1947 and a council of ministers headed by captain Priyobrata. Manipur merged with India on 21 Sep 1949 with a written agreement. India adopted her Constitution on 26 Jan 1950. The chief commissioner of then undivided British Assam Mr Quinton and other four British officers were executed in Imphal by Meitei in 1891. Modern Polo is a gift of Meitei people to the whole world. Indian classical dance Rasleela is another contribution. Manipuri language, the lingua franca of the state, has its own written scripnt. Bollywood Hindi film's popular music director Sachin Dev Burman was born to a Manipuri Meitei lady named Sanasam Nirmala. (SDB's father Nabadwipchandra Dev Burman was also born to a Manipuri Meitei lady named Keisam Jatiswari who was one of the queens of Tripura King Ishan Chandra Manikya who ruled during 1849-1862. SDB's mother and grandmother both were Meitei ladies. Almost all Hindi film songs of Dev Anand were composed by SDB). Apart from many medallists in Olympic and Asian Games, out of 634 athletes India will be sending to 2023 Asian Games in China, 42 players are from Manipur and Meitei except two or three other brothers.

Why you didn't mentioned about the Kukis who fought against the British during 1917 to 1919, Anglo Kuki war

I was always wondering why aren't you reporting the violence in Manipur, while you have covered news of all around the world. But now finally...better late than never, I'm glad.The only unbiased news report I have watched ever since the violence started. Well, Palki Sharma you never failed to amazed me.

Excellent talks. Hats off!

Very clear and concise. Kuki illegal immigrants from Myanmar are threat to Manipur and to India as a whole. This is National security issue now as majority are militants and waging war against India and to realize their so called dreamland. Govt of India sud take this seriously and take action before it's too late. #savemanipur

Wow I think this Place Manipur, is mixture of Multi Ethnic Groups. Each Claiming Group can be Called Separately and Asked to Define their Specific Problem Pros and Cons.Then a Central Line can be drawn to connect them to India's Mainstream . May take time but this seems to be only alternative. jai Hind Jai Bharat.

I've gained a new insight after watching this. The situation is complicated so it's better not to comment if we don't know the facts. Kindly don't flare up issues based on rumours. Praying for the safety and peace of all in Manipur 🙏

Well detailed. Thanks

One of the best and lucid coverages!

Short and to the point , thank you for being our voice 🙏

Good reporting 👍...

Thank u so much Palki madam 🙏🙏I was feeling so helpless n sad to see all the negative news. With ur 8 min video at least now I know the story behind the story Hope all people realize we all share the same country n future together n resolve issues peacefully by putting all people in front of leadership interests 🙏🙏

Explained the issue very well, this has to be solved with deep future insight

Best documentary. Meitei should be given ST category nd kuki too.. Or scrap both of them nd give reservation on the basis of economic front.. Race or tribal based reservation will only bring problem..either give to all or none

manipur has always been a hotbed of conflicts and its always the people of manipur who have been suffering

I love History. Thank you 'FirstPost'

Exactly exactly Ma'am Palki👍👍👍👍 Your way of imparting news is what I called Neo Style.... Love it❤❤❤

Thank you for this episode. Helped understand the situation.

Thank you Palki for bringing this episode which is requires in this present crisis. You have presented so well❤, hope people will understand the root cause of this crisis. Kt seems some people misunderstood about the percentage of land mentioned. What she means is kuki live in hills which is 90 percent of land.

Indeed it is true like Ms.Palki said that is crucial to understand Manipur's history to understand the conflict. For millennia Manipur was inhabited by the Mieties and the different Naga tribes. The Kukis as rightly pointed by Ms. Palki were brought in by the Britishers as late as the 1840s.Although the understanding and agreement of bringing in the Kukis from the Chin area of present day Myanmar into Manipur by the Bristishers could have been earlier than that of the 1840s.From a few villages, a mere trickle to today forming 28% to 30% of the population even out numbering the many local indigenous tribes is a perplexing reality.

Dear Palki, we really appreciate the analysis and issues you raise through your show. It's much needed and helpful for many people. Request you to also highlight the issue of thousand of families suffering due to corruption in real estate. Homeless and paying EMIs to banks and NBFCs . Supertech and Indiabulls in my case and there are many other

#NRC #SaveManipur #UnitedManipur Thank you Palki. Yes upto a certain point it is true. The Kingdom of Manipur was an ancient independent kingdom, which extended to larger geographical area then what it is at present. Yes, as with all other historical kingdoms and tales we learned, there had been wars and fightings and feuds within and with neighboring countries/kingdoms. 1. Blood Brothers: Naga and Meitei Historically Meitei and Manipuri Naga were blood brothers. The proof is in the preserved and observed Meitei rituals that are practiced to this day, eg in Lai Haraoba, Mera Houchongba During course of time it is said, Meitei came down in the foothills and then settled in the valley, while Naga tribes of Manipur remained in the hills. 2. Naga and Meitei conflict: In history, in parts of hill where Naga tribes settled, there had been instances of war or fightings between the Naga tribes and Meitei kings. But there was also love and marriages between the two, as well social and cultural interchanges. 3. Hill and Valley Land: Hence, it is wrong to say hills were for the tribes, and valley for the Meitei king. The influence of the Meitei Kings were far and wide, leave alone Manipuri hills, it even extended to certain areas of Burma at some point. 4. Kuki, the old Kuki: You have already mentioned about them. 5. Post Independence India: Now, it has come to a point where the Meitei, who were once the owners/rulers of the land, had been stripped of all rights and power within their own land. We have been restricted to valley area by all the modern day Indian Constitutional norms, laws and regulations. 6. Sadness, Helplessness, Anger in Meitei: Whereas by far we have been the most tolerant, liberal and democratic, adopting different religions within and settling along with different communities and tribes. However, we have been suppressed, now we perceive this as a threat to our own existence. An erstwhile kingdom with a long lineage of Kings and civilization is now boxed into a 10% land. While at the same time the migrants from across the border keep on coming, be it for any reason, kept settling in hills and expand their villages. And ironically, they are now claiming it as their land, demanding Separate Administration, Separate State, or Kukiland, or Zalengam..etc I believe you must have understood how much Meitei community have been deprived of in their own land where on time they were the rulers. We need a fair law, a level playing field for everyone, and stop this hill valley division and deprivation of Meitei rights.

Madam,you knew & knows 100%...Thank you.

Excellent analysis and history explained.

Unbiased reporting about unfortunate people of the State of Manipur from an Indian media. Palki Sharma deserves a THANK YOU from all ordinary worried Indians like me. Keep up the good work and God bless you. Hope good sense prevails all over the country. Dear Indians, it's time we distinguish the evil from good. Otherwise nation will be in the hands of scoundrels as predicted bu that cheerot smoking Brit.

Nice explanation ❤

Great program...Wish you could offer alternative perspectives on these situation. Debate makes everything great.

Such a beautiful explanation

Unfortunately Govts previously ( All partys) failed in handling the problem with diplomacy , did not define the border with Burma. Now is the time to sit with the people & resove it amicabally.