Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Manipur MP Addresses Land Dispute, Meets Security Forces
Imagine a place where people from different groups are arguing over who owns some land.
A member of Congress, like a helper for the people, went to visit this area.
He talked to the police and soldiers who are trying to keep the peace, and also the people involved.
The argument started when a farmer from one group tried to work on his land, but people from another group said it was theirs.
The helper wants the police and soldiers to make sure everyone is safe and that farmers can work without trouble.
He also reminded everyone that there are rules, and it's important to make sure that everyone feels safe and that the law is being followed.
Congress MP Dr. A Bimol Akoijam visited a Manipur foothill village following a land dispute between Meitei and Kuki communities.
The visit occurred after a farmer from the Meitei community was stopped from ploughing a paddy field.
Both communities claim ownership of the land, leading to intervention by security forces.
Akoijam met with security forces and villagers, urging them to ensure farmer protection and address armed presence.
The MP's election win was credited to public discontent over the government's handling of the Manipur conflict.
- Who
- Congress MP Dr. A Bimol Akoijam, security forces, Meitei and Kuki communities.
- What
- A Congress MP visited a foothill village to address land disputes and ensure the safety of farmers.
- When
- The visit occurred days after a dispute over land use.
- Where
- A foothill village in the Manipur interdistrict border between Imphal East and Kangpokpi.
- Why
- To address land disputes, ensure farmer safety, and address alleged armed presence.
Meitei Farmers
Kuki Tribes Members
Land Ownership
Meitei Farmers
The land belongs to Meitei farmers.
Kuki Tribes Members
The land belongs to Kuki tribes members.
- MP
- Dr. A Bimol Akoijam
- Constituency
- Inner Manipur Lok Sabha
- Communities Involved
- Meitei and Kuki
- Dispute Nature
- Land Ownership
- Election Context
- Won against a BJP candidate by over one lakh votes in 2024