What is the issue pertaining to the Kukis fighting for land and identity
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- The Kukis claim that they are the rightful owners of the land they inhabit, which includes parts of Manipur, Assam, Nagaland and Mizoram.
- Their dispute with the government stems from the fact that many Kuki villages were not included in the 1951 census, making them unrecognised by the government.
- The Kukis have also been subjected to violence and discrimination by other dominant ethnic groups in the region over the years, most notably the Nagas.
- As a result of the ongoing conflict, many Kuki villages have been displaced and many Kukis have had to flee their homes.
- In recent years, the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People's Front (UPF) have been demanding a separate state for the Kukis, which they believe will help to secure their land and identity.
- The issue remains unresolved, with both sides engaging in occasional violence and negotiations failing to yield any significant progress.
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