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Home Ministry appoints 51 members to Manipur peace panel; Kukis says members appointed without their consent

On Sunday multiple representatives of Kuki groups expressed that they are unhappy that the members have been appointed to the committee without their consent.

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Governor of Manipur, Anusuiya Uike led committee was announced by the Centre to restore peace in Manipur. Manipur is witnessing increasing violence that erupted due to ethnic clashes since May 3, 2023. The committee comprises 51 members who belong to the Meitei and Kuki communities. 

However, on Sunday multiple representatives of Kuki groups expressed that they are unhappy that the members have been appointed to the committee without their consent. They remarked that the Centre should be the part of the committee, instead of leaving everything to the state government and the Chief Minister. 

According to reports, among the 51 members named by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to represent the ethnic groups, 25 members belong from the majority Meitei community, 11 members are from the Kuki community and 10 members are from the Naga community. Three members will be representing the muslim community while the Nepali community will be represented by two members. The peace panel is part of a series of measures that also includes a judicial investigation panel, declared by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the conclusion of his four day visit to Manipur.

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday announced the committee stating Governor Anusuiya Uikey as its chairperson and chief minister N Biren Singh, a few ministers in Manipur, MPs, MLAs and leaders of various political parties as its members. While declaring the committee, the Ministry of Home Affairs noted that the committee will include representatives of different ethnic groups but the ministry did not disclose any further details. 

The political leaders named in the order issued by Deputy Secretary Narendra Gautam on June 10 are State ministers Y Khemchand and Nemcha Kipgen; Lok Sabha MP Lorho S Pfoze, BJP Manipur unit chief Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi, former minister and JD(U) leader Md Abdul Nasir, CPI leader Dr Moirangthem Nara, and MLAs T Shanti Singh and K Ranjit Singh. Reports cited that the civil society will be represented by two retired professors of Manipur university, the chairman of the Bar Council of Manipur. 

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) issued a statement and criticized the inclusion of the Chief Minister in the Peace Committee. In the statement, Ginza Vualzong of the ITLF said that the creation of such a Peace committee by the Central government must be made only after the conditions of normalcy and security of Kuki-tribal villages have been secured. Currently, over 160 Kuki-Zo villages have been destroyed and they continue to be under attack from the Meitei militants.

Meanwhile, L Adino Mao, a former president of the United Naga Council, which is the apex civil body of the Nagas in Manipur, told The Indian Express that he came to know about his appointment to the panel through social media and that he had not been consulted. He confirmed that he is yet to receive any official communication about his appointment. 

Giving an account of the task for the peace panel, the Ministry of Home Affairs noted that the panel will help to establish peace, social and communal harmony among several ethnic groups and uphold a sense of security in the general public. It added that the committee should ensure a peacemaking process among multiple ethnic groups of the state, involving peaceful dialogue and negotiations between conflicting parties and groups. It further emphasized that the committee should strengthen social cohesiveness, mutual understanding and ascertain cordial communication among various ethnic groups.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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