The hill districts of Manipur are predominantly inhabited by tribal communities, including Nagas and Kukis, who account for 40% of the population. The conflict with the Meitei community erupted after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' protested the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
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