Why newfound warmth between Meiteis and Nagas may not advance cause of Manipur peace

What happened: On October 31, Meitei and Naga organisations marched together in Manipur's capital demanding that the Modi government scrap a ceasefire agreement with Kuki militant groups. The United Naga Council joined the rally called by Cocomi and held solidarity rallies in Naga districts. Key numbers: Rally held October 31. Why it matters: The United Naga Council said the endorsement does not mean all other issues between the groups are resolved. A Kuki National Organisation spokesperson called it a "nightmare scenario" for Kukis and said the two groups were "ganging up" against them.

On October 31, Meitei and Naga organisations marched together in Manipur's capital demanding that the Modi government scrap a ceasefire agreement with Kuki militant groups. The United Naga Council joined the rally called by Cocomi and held solidarity rallies in Naga districts.

The United Naga Council said the endorsement does not mean all other issues between the groups are resolved. A Kuki National Organisation spokesperson called it a "nightmare scenario" for Kukis and said the two groups were "ganging up" against them.