"Narendra Modi Condemns Manipur Ethnic Clashes and Mob Violence Against Women"

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"Narendra Modi Condemns Manipur Ethnic Clashes and Mob Violence Against Women"
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly addressed the deadly ethnic clashes in Manipur state after a video of two women being assaulted by a mob went viral. The video, which triggered outrage, depicted the ongoing violence in Manipur, where more than 130 people have been killed since May. The clashes stem from an affirmative action controversy, with Christian Kukis protesting against a demand from the mostly Hindu Meiteis for special status. Despite the army's presence, armed militias have formed, and isolated villages continue to be targeted.

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