Why did the Manipur High Court withdraw the contentious part of its order related to ST tag for Meiteis
Manipur High Court withdrew a contentious part of its order regarding ST tag for Meiteis.
- The Manipur High Court withdrew the contentious part of its order related to Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for Meiteis due to widespread protests and objections raised by various tribal groups in Manipur.
- The order granting ST status to Meiteis was viewed as a threat to the rights and privileges of existing ST communities in Manipur.
- Several tribal organizations argued that granting ST status to Meiteis would dilute the benefits and reservations meant for indigenous tribal communities.
- The protests and objections prompted the Manipur High Court to reconsider its decision and withdraw the controversial part of the order to maintain peace and harmony in the state.
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