Tribal bodies oppose ST status demand for MeeteisMeiteis

Opposing the demand of the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee, Manipur that the Meeteis Meiteis be included in the Scheduled Tribe list of the Constitution of India, the Outer Manipur Tribals’ Forum OMTF , a conglomerate body of the Hmar Inpui, Thadou …

Opposing the demand of the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee, Manipur that the Meeteis Meiteis be included in the Scheduled Tribe list of the Constitution of India, the Outer Manipur Tribals’ Forum OMTF , a conglomerate body of the Hmar Inpui, Thadou Inpi Manipur, Mizo People Convention, United Naga Council and Zomi Council and the Joint Action Committee Against Anti Tribal Bills JACAATB today alleged that the demand is nothing but a continuation of the policy of the valley dwelling peop le to annex tribal lands and grab the meagre privileges bestowed on the tribal people Source The Sangai Express

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